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BN51 LZA

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 122,697 miles on the clock, averaging 6,184 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 LZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,184

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

Below average
Latest reading122,697 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,184
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN51 LZA 61k77k92k107k123k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage118,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,664 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage113,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage105,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage97,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,856 miles
PASS
Mileage90,759 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage84,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,907 miles
Since last MOT+5,264 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage74,223 miles
Since last MOT+6,972 miles
PASS
Mileage67,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage61,305 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 LZA
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 LZA

What car is BN51 LZA?

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

What is the mileage of BN51 LZA?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 LZA was 122,697 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 LZA passed its MOT?

BN51 LZA has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2015.

Is BN51 LZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 LZA 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 LZA?

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