Vehicle summary
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 1988cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 95,913 miles on the clock, averaging 9,331 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for BN51 LVZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 95,913 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,167 |
| Average per year | 9,331 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN51 LVZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 LVZ
What car is BN51 LVZ?
BN51 LVZ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 LVZ?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 LVZ was 95,913 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 LVZ passed its MOT?
BN51 LVZ has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jun 2012.
Is BN51 LVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 LVZ 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 LVZ?
BN51 LVZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.