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AO51 VLM

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1596cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 116,012 miles on the clock, averaging 5,211 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AO51 VLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,211

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,338
Average per year5,211
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO51 VLM 17k42k66k91k116k '06'25'16

Check AO51 VLM

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage116,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,338 miles
PASS
Mileage112,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage108,914 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,629 miles
PASS
Mileage103,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage97,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,072 miles
PASS
Mileage91,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,451 miles
PASS
Mileage83,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage76,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,671 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage70,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage67,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage63,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage58,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage53,329 miles
Since last MOT+7,363 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,765 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage32,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage21,678 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
PASS
Mileage16,733 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 VLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AO51 VLM

What car is AO51 VLM?

AO51 VLM is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AO51 VLM?

The last recorded mileage for AO51 VLM was 116,012 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO51 VLM passed its MOT?

AO51 VLM has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 4 Feb 2025.

Is AO51 VLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO51 VLM 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 VLM?

AO51 VLM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.