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AP51 VLF

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 132,227 miles on the clock, averaging 6,965 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AP51 VLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,965

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,227 miles
Reading date
Miles last year37
Average per year6,965
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 VLF 39k63k86k109k132k '05'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,227 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage129,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage125,635 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,857 miles
PASS
Mileage119,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,624 miles
PASS
Mileage114,149 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
PASS
Mileage108,439 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage101,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,303 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage96,329 miles
Since last MOT+10,898 miles
PASS
Mileage85,431 miles
Since last MOT+13,627 miles
PASS
Mileage71,804 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,790 miles
Since last MOT+16,870 miles
PASS
Mileage54,920 miles
Since last MOT+14,972 miles
PASS
Mileage39,948 miles
Since last MOT+590 miles
PASS
Mileage39,358 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 VLF

What car is AP51 VLF?

AP51 VLF is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 VLF?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 VLF was 132,227 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 VLF passed its MOT?

AP51 VLF has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2019.

Is AP51 VLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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