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BN51 LVJ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 117,909 miles on the clock, averaging 4,770 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 LVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,909
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,770

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,909 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,981
Average per year4,770
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 LVJ 78k88k98k108k118k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage117,909 miles
Since last MOT+1,981 miles
PASS
Mileage115,928 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,924 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,903 miles
Since last MOT+2,506 miles
PASS
Mileage113,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,397 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage110,945 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,859 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage104,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage99,637 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
PASS
Mileage93,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage87,188 miles
Since last MOT+8,705 miles
PASS
Mileage78,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 LVJ

What car is BN51 LVJ?

BN51 LVJ is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 LVJ?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 LVJ was 117,909 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 LVJ passed its MOT?

BN51 LVJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 9 Jan 2015.

Is BN51 LVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 LVJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BN51 LVJ?

BN51 LVJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.