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FH51 OXR

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 181,575 miles on the clock, averaging 8,620 miles per year, around 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 FH51 OXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,620

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,575 miles
Reading date
Miles last year938
Average per year8,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH51 OXR 63k93k122k152k182k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,575 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,637 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage174,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage167,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,947 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage159,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
PASS
Mileage152,434 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage143,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage136,900 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,893 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage133,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage129,404 miles
Since last MOT+9,828 miles
PASS
Mileage119,576 miles
Since last MOT+12,313 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,263 miles
Since last MOT+15,008 miles
PASS
Mileage92,255 miles
Since last MOT+15,918 miles
PASS
Mileage76,337 miles
Since last MOT+13,030 miles
PASS
Mileage63,307 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

RegistrationFH51 OXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FH51 OXR

What car is FH51 OXR?

FH51 OXR is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FH51 OXR?

The last recorded mileage for FH51 OXR was 181,575 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH51 OXR passed its MOT?

FH51 OXR has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2019.

Is FH51 OXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH51 OXR 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 FH51 OXR?

FH51 OXR is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.