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DV51 RRO

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 159,230 miles on the clock, averaging 15,071 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for DV51 RRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
15,071

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 reading159,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,825
Average per year15,071
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV51 RRO 95k111k127k143k159k '06'11'08

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage155,405 miles
Since last MOT+19,760 miles
PASS
Mileage135,645 miles
Since last MOT+19,323 miles
PASS
Mileage116,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,322 miles
Since last MOT+21,428 miles
PASS
Mileage94,894 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 RRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DV51 RRO

What car is DV51 RRO?

DV51 RRO is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2001.

What is the mileage of DV51 RRO?

The last recorded mileage for DV51 RRO was 159,230 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV51 RRO passed its MOT?

DV51 RRO has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jan 2011.

Is DV51 RRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV51 RRO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DV51 RRO?

DV51 RRO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.