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DA51 BUV

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 118,203 miles on the clock, averaging 5,310 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DA51 BUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,203
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,310

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,203 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year5,310
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA51 BUV 41k60k80k99k118k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage118,203 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,182 miles
Since last MOT+1,057 miles
PASS
Mileage117,125 miles
Since last MOT+1,122 miles
PASS
Mileage116,003 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,986 miles
Since last MOT+1,196 miles
PASS
Mileage114,790 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,789 miles
Since last MOT+3,286 miles
PASS
Mileage111,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage104,726 miles
PASS
Mileage141,741 miles
Since last MOT+48,301 miles
PASS
Mileage93,440 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,434 miles
Since last MOT+11,155 miles
PASS
Mileage82,279 miles
Since last MOT+13,094 miles
PASS
Mileage69,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,600 miles
PASS
Mileage58,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,278 miles
PASS
Mileage53,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,092 miles
PASS
Mileage47,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage41,064 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 BUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DA51 BUV

What car is DA51 BUV?

DA51 BUV is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2001.

What is the mileage of DA51 BUV?

The last recorded mileage for DA51 BUV was 118,203 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA51 BUV passed its MOT?

DA51 BUV has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jun 2020.

Is DA51 BUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA51 BUV 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 DA51 BUV?

DA51 BUV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.