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BN51 MXF

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 82,145 miles on the clock, averaging 5,345 miles per year, below 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 MXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,145
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
50%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,345

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 reading82,145 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,314
Average per year5,345
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 MXF 37k48k60k71k82k '05'14'09

Check BN51 MXF

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage82,145 miles
Since last MOT+1,314 miles
PASS
Mileage80,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,831 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage77,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage66,753 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage61,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage53,992 miles
Since last MOT+8,949 miles
PASS
Mileage45,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage37,091 miles

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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

RegistrationBN51 MXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 MXF

What car is BN51 MXF?

BN51 MXF is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 MXF?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 MXF was 82,145 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 MXF passed its MOT?

BN51 MXF has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 20 Feb 2014.

Is BN51 MXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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