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BN51 VTA

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 89,641 miles on the clock, averaging 5,766 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 VTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,766

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,034
Average per year5,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 VTA 21k38k55k73k90k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage86,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage83,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage77,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage73,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,364 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,150 miles
PASS
Mileage64,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage58,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,003 miles
Since last MOT+8,327 miles
PASS
Mileage49,676 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage41,509 miles
Since last MOT+10,730 miles
PASS
Mileage30,779 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage21,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 VTA

What car is BN51 VTA?

BN51 VTA is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BN51 VTA?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 VTA was 89,641 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 VTA passed its MOT?

BN51 VTA has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2018.

Is BN51 VTA ULEZ compliant?

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

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