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AJ51 EHS

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 178,467 miles on the clock, averaging 12,917 miles per year, above 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 EHS

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,467
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
12,917

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 reading178,467 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,917
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ51 EHS 48k81k113k146k178k '06'16'11

Check AJ51 EHS

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,467 miles
Since last MOT+16,398 miles
PASS
Mileage162,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,069 miles
Since last MOT+21,310 miles
PASS
Mileage140,759 miles
Since last MOT+30,698 miles
PASS
Mileage110,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage104,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,901 miles
PASS
Mileage101,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,543 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
PASS
Mileage92,941 miles
Since last MOT+11,075 miles
PASS
Mileage81,866 miles
Since last MOT+10,088 miles
PASS
Mileage71,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,778 miles
Since last MOT+11,682 miles
PASS
Mileage60,096 miles
Since last MOT+11,983 miles
PASS
Mileage48,113 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 EHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AJ51 EHS

What car is AJ51 EHS?

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

What is the mileage of AJ51 EHS?

The last recorded mileage for AJ51 EHS was 178,467 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ51 EHS passed its MOT?

AJ51 EHS has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2016.

Is AJ51 EHS ULEZ compliant?

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

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