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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 135,189 miles on the clock, averaging 8,647 miles per year, around 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 AO51 VBY
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 135,189 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,647 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO51 VBY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About AO51 VBY
What car is AO51 VBY?
AO51 VBY is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AO51 VBY?
The last recorded mileage for AO51 VBY was 135,189 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO51 VBY passed its MOT?
AO51 VBY has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2016.
Is AO51 VBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 VBY 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 AO51 VBY?
AO51 VBY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.