Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 116,909 miles on the clock, averaging 5,642 miles per year, 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 AO51 VDC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,909 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,484 |
| Average per year | 5,642 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO51 VDC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VDC
What car is AO51 VDC?
AO51 VDC is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AO51 VDC?
The last recorded mileage for AO51 VDC was 116,909 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO51 VDC passed its MOT?
AO51 VDC has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 14 Feb 2018.
Is AO51 VDC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 VDC 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 VDC?
AO51 VDC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.