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 1596cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 159,061 miles on the clock, averaging 8,164 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BN51 VWS
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 159,061 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,227 |
| Average per year | 8,164 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN51 VWS |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 VWS
What car is BN51 VWS?
BN51 VWS is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 VWS?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 VWS was 159,061 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 VWS passed its MOT?
BN51 VWS has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2015.
Is BN51 VWS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 VWS 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 VWS?
BN51 VWS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.