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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 156,445 miles on the clock, averaging 16,405 miles per year, above 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 MSX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,445 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 201 |
| Average per year | 16,405 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN51 MSX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 MSX
What car is BN51 MSX?
BN51 MSX is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 MSX?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 MSX was 156,445 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 MSX passed its MOT?
BN51 MSX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2012.
Is BN51 MSX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 MSX 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 MSX?
BN51 MSX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.