Vehicle summary
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 Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 81,214 miles on the clock, averaging 5,963 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO51 BXU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,214 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,054 |
| Average per year | 5,963 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO51 BXU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SO51 BXU
What car is SO51 BXU?
SO51 BXU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2001.
What is the mileage of SO51 BXU?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 BXU was 81,214 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 BXU passed its MOT?
SO51 BXU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2013.
Is SO51 BXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 BXU 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 SO51 BXU?
SO51 BXU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.