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LB51 BFP

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

White Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 142,541 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for LB51 BFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,541
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading142,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB51 BFP 147k147k147k147k147k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,541 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage139,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,010 miles
PASS
Mileage133,927 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage127,990 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage122,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage117,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,690 miles
PASS
Mileage109,539 miles
Since last MOT+10,211 miles
PASS
Mileage99,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,656 miles
PASS
Mileage90,672 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,663 miles
PASS
Mileage186,888 miles
Since last MOT+39,616 miles
PASS
Mileage147,272 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 BFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LB51 BFP

What car is LB51 BFP?

LB51 BFP is an white Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LB51 BFP?

The last recorded mileage for LB51 BFP was 142,541 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB51 BFP passed its MOT?

LB51 BFP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2016.

Is LB51 BFP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB51 BFP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LB51 BFP?

LB51 BFP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.