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YL51 BXU

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 85,085 miles on the clock, averaging 4,322 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL51 BXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,322

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 reading85,085 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,932
Average per year4,322
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL51 BXU 27k42k56k71k85k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage85,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,932 miles
PASS
Mileage77,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,709 miles
PASS
Mileage71,444 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,445 miles
PASS
Mileage64,982 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,003 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage59,384 miles
Since last MOT+3,176 miles
PASS
Mileage56,208 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage52,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage48,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage44,303 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage40,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage37,401 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage35,296 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage31,498 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage27,451 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 BXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YL51 BXU

What car is YL51 BXU?

YL51 BXU is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YL51 BXU?

The last recorded mileage for YL51 BXU was 85,085 miles, recorded on 24 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL51 BXU passed its MOT?

YL51 BXU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 24 May 2019.

Is YL51 BXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 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 YL51 BXU?

YL51 BXU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.