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AE51 AXX

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 1988cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 191,150 miles on the clock, averaging 14,542 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for AE51 AXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,542

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,150 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,542
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE51 AXX 60k92k125k158k191k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,150 miles
Since last MOT+10,350 miles
PASS
Mileage180,800 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,653 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage173,052 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage166,255 miles
Since last MOT+15,568 miles
PASS
Mileage150,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,687 miles
Since last MOT+16,867 miles
PASS
Mileage133,820 miles
Since last MOT+14,284 miles
PASS
Mileage119,536 miles
Since last MOT+18,330 miles
PASS
Mileage101,206 miles
Since last MOT+20,551 miles
PASS
Mileage80,655 miles
Since last MOT+21,128 miles
PASS
Mileage59,527 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,525 miles
PASS

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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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AE51 AXX

What car is AE51 AXX?

AE51 AXX is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AE51 AXX?

The last recorded mileage for AE51 AXX was 191,150 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE51 AXX passed its MOT?

AE51 AXX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2016.

Is AE51 AXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE51 AXX 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 AE51 AXX?

AE51 AXX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.