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FM51 VPU

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 80,857 miles on the clock, averaging 3,561 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM51 VPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,857
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,561

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,857 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,564
Average per year3,561
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 VPU 38k49k59k70k81k '05'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,857 miles
Since last MOT+1,564 miles
PASS
Mileage79,293 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage77,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,765 miles
PASS
Mileage74,552 miles
Since last MOT+432 miles
PASS
Mileage74,120 miles
Since last MOT+307 miles
PASS
Mileage73,813 miles
Since last MOT+1,120 miles
PASS
Mileage72,693 miles
Since last MOT+1,525 miles
PASS
Mileage71,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,081 miles
PASS
Mileage68,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,087 miles
Since last MOT+8,282 miles
PASS
Mileage59,805 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage45,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage38,131 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,126 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FM51 VPU

What car is FM51 VPU?

FM51 VPU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FM51 VPU?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 VPU was 80,857 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 VPU passed its MOT?

FM51 VPU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2017.

Is FM51 VPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 VPU 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 FM51 VPU?

FM51 VPU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.