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BU51 FWH

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 152,512 miles on the clock, averaging 6,549 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU51 FWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,549

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,512 miles
Reading date
Miles last year146
Average per year6,549
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU51 FWH 39k67k96k124k153k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage152,512 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,366 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage147,537 miles
Since last MOT+12,421 miles
PASS
Mileage135,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,116 miles
Since last MOT+12,889 miles
PASS
Mileage122,227 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,225 miles
Since last MOT+12,143 miles
PASS
Mileage110,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,030 miles
PASS
Mileage104,052 miles
Since last MOT+13,013 miles
PASS
Mileage91,039 miles
Since last MOT+13,957 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage73,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage67,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage62,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage58,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage46,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage41,683 miles
Since last MOT+3,145 miles
PASS
Mileage38,538 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BU51 FWH

What car is BU51 FWH?

BU51 FWH is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BU51 FWH?

The last recorded mileage for BU51 FWH was 152,512 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU51 FWH passed its MOT?

BU51 FWH has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 15 Aug 2023.

Is BU51 FWH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU51 FWH 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 BU51 FWH?

BU51 FWH is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.