Vehicle summary
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 168,310 miles on the clock, averaging 8,745 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for AJ51 VPU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 168,310 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,708 |
| Average per year | 8,745 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AJ51 VPU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AJ51 VPU
What car is AJ51 VPU?
AJ51 VPU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AJ51 VPU?
The last recorded mileage for AJ51 VPU was 168,310 miles, recorded on 29 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ51 VPU passed its MOT?
AJ51 VPU has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 29 May 2020.
Is AJ51 VPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ51 VPU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 VPU?
AJ51 VPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.