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AJ51 AEZ

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 146,132 miles on the clock, averaging 8,974 miles per year, around 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 AJ51 AEZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,974

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,974
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ51 AEZ 29k58k87k117k146k '05'18'13

Check AJ51 AEZ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,132 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,131 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage143,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage138,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,539 miles
PASS
Mileage133,457 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,456 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage99,269 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,266 miles
Since last MOT+14,519 miles
PASS
Mileage84,747 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage81,383 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage76,289 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage65,586 miles
Since last MOT+10,547 miles
PASS
Mileage55,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,039 miles
Since last MOT+8,897 miles
PASS
Mileage46,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage36,535 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage28,784 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

RegistrationAJ51 AEZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AJ51 AEZ

What car is AJ51 AEZ?

AJ51 AEZ is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AJ51 AEZ?

The last recorded mileage for AJ51 AEZ was 146,132 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ51 AEZ passed its MOT?

AJ51 AEZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2018.

Is AJ51 AEZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ51 AEZ 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 AJ51 AEZ?

AJ51 AEZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.