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BN51 VVT

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 106,987 miles on the clock, averaging 6,000 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 VVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,000

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,987 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,000
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN51 VVT 39k56k73k90k107k '06'17'12

Check BN51 VVT

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,987 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage102,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,305 miles
PASS
Mileage98,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,284 miles
Since last MOT+8,165 miles
PASS
Mileage90,119 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage84,791 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage78,094 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,086 miles
Since last MOT+6,355 miles
PASS
Mileage71,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,731 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage65,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage60,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage55,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage47,853 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
PASS
Mileage39,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,100 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VVT
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 VVT

What car is BN51 VVT?

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

What is the mileage of BN51 VVT?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 VVT was 106,987 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 VVT passed its MOT?

BN51 VVT has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2017.

Is BN51 VVT ULEZ compliant?

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

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