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AJ51 VFC

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 98,189 miles on the clock, averaging 4,006 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ51 VFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,006

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,189 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,006
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ51 VFC 25k43k62k80k98k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage93,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage86,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage85,310 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage80,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,601 miles
Since last MOT+10,807 miles
PASS
Mileage69,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage68,139 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage65,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage58,543 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage56,675 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage51,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage46,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage42,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage38,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage34,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage29,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage25,210 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AJ51 VFC

What car is AJ51 VFC?

AJ51 VFC is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2001.

What is the mileage of AJ51 VFC?

The last recorded mileage for AJ51 VFC was 98,189 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ51 VFC passed its MOT?

AJ51 VFC has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2025.

Is AJ51 VFC ULEZ compliant?

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

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