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ST51 BXU

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 107,966 miles on the clock, averaging 4,364 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for ST51 BXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,966
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,364

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

Low mileage
Latest reading107,966 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,626
Average per year4,364
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ST51 BXU 60k72k84k96k108k '06'17'13

Check ST51 BXU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage107,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage104,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage100,720 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,652 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage93,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage88,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,504 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage84,281 miles
Since last MOT+3,098 miles
PASS
Mileage81,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,526 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage75,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage72,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage66,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage59,742 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

RegistrationST51 BXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ST51 BXU

What car is ST51 BXU?

ST51 BXU is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Dundee in 2001.

What is the mileage of ST51 BXU?

The last recorded mileage for ST51 BXU was 107,966 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST51 BXU passed its MOT?

ST51 BXU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 6 Nov 2017.

Is ST51 BXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST51 BXU 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 ST51 BXU?

ST51 BXU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.