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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 137,567 miles on the clock, averaging 8,501 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BP51 VBU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 137,567 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,501 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP51 VBU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BP51 VBU
What car is BP51 VBU?
BP51 VBU is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BP51 VBU?
The last recorded mileage for BP51 VBU was 137,567 miles, recorded on 9 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP51 VBU passed its MOT?
BP51 VBU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2019.
Is BP51 VBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP51 VBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BP51 VBU?
BP51 VBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.