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SO51 BVU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1388cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 88,126 miles on the clock, averaging 5,621 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO51 BVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,621

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,126 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year5,621
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO51 BVU 28k43k58k73k88k '06'16'11

Check SO51 BVU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,126 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage84,180 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,118 miles
Since last MOT+9,583 miles
PASS
Mileage74,535 miles
Since last MOT+11,653 miles
PASS
Mileage62,882 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage60,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage58,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage50,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage44,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,044 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage36,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage28,285 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 BVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SO51 BVU

What car is SO51 BVU?

SO51 BVU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO51 BVU?

The last recorded mileage for SO51 BVU was 88,126 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO51 BVU passed its MOT?

SO51 BVU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2016.

Is SO51 BVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 BVU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO51 BVU?

SO51 BVU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.