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BN51 XGE

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 102,000 miles on the clock, averaging 5,411 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN51 XGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,411

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 reading102,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year701
Average per year5,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN51 XGE 40k56k71k87k102k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,000 miles
Since last MOT+701 miles
PASS
Mileage101,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage98,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage95,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage92,445 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage85,433 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage80,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage74,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage68,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage61,450 miles
Since last MOT+8,202 miles
PASS
Mileage53,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,248 miles
Since last MOT+486 miles
PASS
Mileage52,762 miles
Since last MOT+210 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,552 miles
Since last MOT+12,260 miles
PASS
Mileage40,292 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 XGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BN51 XGE

What car is BN51 XGE?

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

What is the mileage of BN51 XGE?

The last recorded mileage for BN51 XGE was 102,000 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN51 XGE passed its MOT?

BN51 XGE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2018.

Is BN51 XGE ULEZ compliant?

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

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