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SO51 BWU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 103,188 miles on the clock, averaging 7,254 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO51 BWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,188
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
7,254

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,188 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO51 BWU 27k46k65k84k103k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
PASS
Mileage95,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,085 miles
PASS
Mileage85,907 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,904 miles
Since last MOT+13,482 miles
PASS
Mileage72,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,930 miles
PASS
Mileage62,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,492 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage57,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage49,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage44,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage39,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage35,020 miles
Since last MOT+7,718 miles
PASS
Mileage27,302 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 BWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SO51 BWU

What car is SO51 BWU?

SO51 BWU is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO51 BWU?

The last recorded mileage for SO51 BWU was 103,188 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO51 BWU passed its MOT?

SO51 BWU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2016.

Is SO51 BWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 BWU 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 BWU?

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