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AJ51 VHV

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 175,620 miles on the clock, averaging 15,590 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 VHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
15,590

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,620 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,353
Average per year15,590
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ51 VHV 31k67k104k140k176k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,620 miles
Since last MOT+26,353 miles
PASS
Mileage149,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage146,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,930 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,734 miles
Since last MOT+12,029 miles
PASS
Mileage134,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,705 miles
Since last MOT+22,461 miles
PASS
Mileage112,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,244 miles
Since last MOT+20,041 miles
PASS
Mileage92,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,203 miles
Since last MOT+15,923 miles
PASS
Mileage76,280 miles
Since last MOT+13,957 miles
PASS
Mileage62,323 miles
Since last MOT+19,023 miles
PASS
Mileage43,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,300 miles
Since last MOT+11,894 miles
PASS
Mileage31,406 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 VHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AJ51 VHV

What car is AJ51 VHV?

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

What is the mileage of AJ51 VHV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ51 VHV was 175,620 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ51 VHV passed its MOT?

AJ51 VHV has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2014.

Is AJ51 VHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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