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AF51 MTY

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 106,446 miles on the clock, averaging 5,931 miles per year, 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 AF51 MTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,446
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,931

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

Below average
Latest reading106,446 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,324
Average per year5,931
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF51 MTY 35k53k71k89k106k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,446 miles
Since last MOT+2,324 miles
PASS
Mileage104,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage100,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage96,705 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,624 miles
Since last MOT+12,232 miles
PASS
Mileage84,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,867 miles
PASS
Mileage81,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage75,950 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage73,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage69,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage60,833 miles
Since last MOT+9,310 miles
PASS
Mileage51,523 miles
Since last MOT+7,986 miles
PASS
Mileage43,537 miles
Since last MOT+8,531 miles
PASS
Mileage35,006 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

RegistrationAF51 MTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AF51 MTY

What car is AF51 MTY?

AF51 MTY is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AF51 MTY?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 MTY was 106,446 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 MTY passed its MOT?

AF51 MTY has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2018.

Is AF51 MTY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF51 MTY 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 AF51 MTY?

AF51 MTY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.