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FM51 VVL

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 137,726 miles on the clock, averaging 9,264 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM51 VVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,264

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 reading137,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,468
Average per year9,264
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 VVL 46k69k92k115k138k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,726 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage133,258 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,160 miles
Since last MOT+4,349 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,811 miles
Since last MOT+14,501 miles
PASS
Mileage114,310 miles
Since last MOT+414 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,896 miles
Since last MOT+21,665 miles
PASS
Mileage92,231 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,166 miles
Since last MOT+14,055 miles
PASS
Mileage78,111 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,105 miles
Since last MOT+1,544 miles
PASS
Mileage76,561 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,828 miles
PASS
Mileage70,730 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage62,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,593 miles
PASS
Mileage55,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,721 miles
PASS
Mileage46,385 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,343 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 VVL

What car is FM51 VVL?

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

What is the mileage of FM51 VVL?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 VVL was 137,726 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 VVL passed its MOT?

FM51 VVL has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2016.

Is FM51 VVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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