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SX51 BXV

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 50,695 miles on the clock, averaging 1,081 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for SX51 BXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
1,081

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,804
Average per year1,081
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX51 BXV 39k42k45k48k51k '05'17'12

Check SX51 BXV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage44,891 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage39,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage32,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage26,799 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
PASS
Mileage26,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,400 miles
PASS
Mileage25,375 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,486 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage15,782 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage10,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage5,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage4 miles
FAIL
Mileage5 miles
PASS
Mileage38,722 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 BXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SX51 BXV

What car is SX51 BXV?

SX51 BXV is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SX51 BXV?

The last recorded mileage for SX51 BXV was 50,695 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX51 BXV passed its MOT?

SX51 BXV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2017.

Is SX51 BXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX51 BXV 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 SX51 BXV?

SX51 BXV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.