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BN51 WXS

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 181,814 miles on the clock, averaging 8,414 miles per year, around 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 WXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,814
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,414

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,814 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year8,414
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN51 WXS 123k137k152k167k182k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,814 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage174,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,038 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage168,286 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage161,558 miles
Since last MOT+7,931 miles
PASS
Mileage153,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,625 miles
PASS
Mileage145,002 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage135,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,783 miles
Since last MOT+13,182 miles
PASS
Mileage122,601 miles

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

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About BN51 WXS

What car is BN51 WXS?

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

What is the mileage of BN51 WXS?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 WXS was 181,814 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 WXS passed its MOT?

BN51 WXS has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2013.

Is BN51 WXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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