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BT51 TAU

2001 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1299cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Fiesta Petrol 1299cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 125,101 miles on the clock, averaging 8,206 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 TAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,101
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,206

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,101 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year8,206
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT51 TAU 51k70k88k107k125k '05'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,101 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,724 miles
PASS
Mileage119,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,923 miles
PASS
Mileage111,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,446 miles
Since last MOT+11,812 miles
PASS
Mileage99,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,336 miles
PASS
Mileage96,298 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage85,606 miles
Since last MOT+8,712 miles
PASS
Mileage76,894 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage69,150 miles
Since last MOT+10,866 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage51,409 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 TAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 TAU

What car is BT51 TAU?

BT51 TAU is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BT51 TAU?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 TAU was 125,101 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 TAU passed its MOT?

BT51 TAU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2014.

Is BT51 TAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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