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BT51 OVU

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 104,270 miles on the clock, averaging 6,417 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 OVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,270
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,417

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,270 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,750
Average per year6,417
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT51 OVU 60k71k82k93k104k '05'12'08

Check BT51 OVU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage104,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage98,520 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage94,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,889 miles
PASS
Mileage88,943 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage82,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,267 miles
PASS
Mileage75,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,933 miles
PASS
Mileage65,668 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage59,633 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BT51 OVU

What car is BT51 OVU?

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

What is the mileage of BT51 OVU?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 OVU was 104,270 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 OVU passed its MOT?

BT51 OVU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 15 Nov 2012.

Is BT51 OVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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