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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 128,707 miles on the clock, averaging 6,408 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 VHZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 128,707 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,408 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO51 VHZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VHZ
What car is AO51 VHZ?
AO51 VHZ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.
What is the mileage of AO51 VHZ?
The last recorded mileage for AO51 VHZ was 128,707 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO51 VHZ passed its MOT?
AO51 VHZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2018.
Is AO51 VHZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 VHZ 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 VHZ?
AO51 VHZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.