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DL51 DML

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 88,874 miles on the clock, averaging 4,577 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for DL51 DML

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,874
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
4,577

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

Low mileage
Latest reading88,874 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,876
Average per year4,577
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DL51 DML 24k40k57k73k89k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage88,874 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage85,998 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage81,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
PASS
Mileage77,175 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage73,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage69,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage64,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage60,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,366 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,037 miles
PASS
Mileage45,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage39,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage35,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage31,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,329 miles
PASS
Mileage29,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage24,358 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL51 DML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDL — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DL51 DML

What car is DL51 DML?

DL51 DML is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.

What is the mileage of DL51 DML?

The last recorded mileage for DL51 DML was 88,874 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DL51 DML passed its MOT?

DL51 DML has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 6 Oct 2020.

Is DL51 DML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DL51 DML 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 DL51 DML?

DL51 DML is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.