Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
AP51 VKG

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 161,692 miles on the clock, averaging 9,397 miles per year, above 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 AP51 VKG

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,692
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,397

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,692 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,327
Average per year9,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 VKG 38k69k100k131k162k '06'19'12

Check AP51 VKG

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage161,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,327 miles
PASS
Mileage151,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,543 miles
PASS
Mileage142,822 miles
Since last MOT+581 miles
PASS
Mileage142,241 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage138,039 miles
Since last MOT+9,007 miles
PASS
Mileage129,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage122,682 miles
Since last MOT+10,202 miles
PASS
Mileage112,480 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,465 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,450 miles
Since last MOT+22,797 miles
PASS
Mileage89,653 miles
Since last MOT+10,781 miles
PASS
Mileage78,872 miles
Since last MOT+14,481 miles
PASS
Mileage64,391 miles
Since last MOT+9,458 miles
PASS
Mileage54,933 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage45,285 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage37,570 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Ford Focus often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 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.

Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

Read our Ford Focus Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Ford Focus

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

More AP51 V plates

Browse all AP51 V registrations from Norwich.

About AP51 VKG

What car is AP51 VKG?

AP51 VKG is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 VKG?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 VKG was 161,692 miles, recorded on 2 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 VKG passed its MOT?

AP51 VKG has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 2 May 2019.

Is AP51 VKG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 VKG 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 AP51 VKG?

AP51 VKG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.