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BT51 BXA

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 51,759 miles on the clock, averaging 1,925 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 BXA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
51,759
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
1,925

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

Low mileage
Latest reading51,759 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,984
Average per year1,925
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 BXA 13k23k33k42k52k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,984 miles
PASS
Mileage49,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,465 miles
PASS
Mileage47,310 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,118 miles
PASS
Mileage44,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
PASS
Mileage41,040 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage37,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,833 miles
PASS
Mileage35,670 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,664 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage29,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,723 miles
PASS
Mileage27,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,152 miles
Since last MOT+636 miles
PASS
Mileage26,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,516 miles
Since last MOT+994 miles
PASS
Mileage25,522 miles
Since last MOT+806 miles
PASS
Mileage24,716 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage23,804 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage22,818 miles
Since last MOT+1,149 miles
PASS
Mileage21,669 miles
Since last MOT+887 miles
PASS
Mileage20,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,013 miles
PASS
Mileage19,769 miles
Since last MOT+846 miles
PASS
Mileage18,923 miles
Since last MOT+1,530 miles
PASS
Mileage17,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage14,796 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage13,351 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 BXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 BXA

What car is BT51 BXA?

BT51 BXA is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BT51 BXA?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 BXA was 51,759 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 BXA passed its MOT?

BT51 BXA has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2026.

Is BT51 BXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 BXA 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 BT51 BXA?

BT51 BXA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.