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AF51 PLJ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 45,737 miles on the clock, averaging 3,137 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for AF51 PLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
3,137

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading45,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,286
Average per year3,137
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF51 PLJ 30k34k38k42k46k '06'11'08

Check AF51 PLJ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,286 miles
PASS
Mileage43,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,240 miles
PASS
Mileage40,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage37,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage34,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage29,983 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AF51 PLJ

What car is AF51 PLJ?

AF51 PLJ is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AF51 PLJ?

The last recorded mileage for AF51 PLJ was 45,737 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF51 PLJ passed its MOT?

AF51 PLJ has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Sep 2011.

Is AF51 PLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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