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DA51 FRD

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 137,584 miles on the clock, averaging 5,754 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 DA51 FRD

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,754

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,584 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,201
Average per year5,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA51 FRD 46k69k92k115k138k '05'21'15

Check DA51 FRD

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage137,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage134,383 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,379 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage129,518 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,463 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage126,526 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage123,199 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,185 miles
PASS
Mileage118,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,913 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage115,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,341 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,739 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage99,472 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,338 miles
Since last MOT+14,420 miles
PASS
Mileage84,918 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,916 miles
Since last MOT+11,282 miles
PASS
Mileage73,634 miles
Since last MOT+10,761 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,873 miles
Since last MOT+12,292 miles
PASS
Mileage50,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,110 miles
PASS
Mileage49,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,272 miles
PASS
Mileage48,199 miles
Since last MOT+919 miles
PASS
Mileage47,280 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage45,790 miles

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🔧 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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DA51 FRD

What car is DA51 FRD?

DA51 FRD is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2001.

What is the mileage of DA51 FRD?

The last recorded mileage for DA51 FRD was 137,584 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA51 FRD passed its MOT?

DA51 FRD has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 28 Oct 2021.

Is DA51 FRD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA51 FRD 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 DA51 FRD?

DA51 FRD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.