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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 142,623 miles on the clock, averaging 8,589 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BN51 MGU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 142,623 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,878 |
| Average per year | 8,589 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN51 MGU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 MGU
What car is BN51 MGU?
BN51 MGU is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 MGU?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 MGU was 142,623 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 MGU passed its MOT?
BN51 MGU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 15 Nov 2018.
Is BN51 MGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 MGU 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 MGU?
BN51 MGU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.