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FP51 DBY

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 126,962 miles on the clock, averaging 8,651 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for FP51 DBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,651

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,540
Average per year8,651
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FP51 DBY 49k69k88k108k127k '06'15'11

Check FP51 DBY

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,962 miles
Since last MOT+10,540 miles
PASS
Mileage116,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,422 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage106,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,263 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage98,457 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage93,024 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage87,177 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,166 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage81,669 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,546 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage74,807 miles
Since last MOT+13,150 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,657 miles
Since last MOT+12,246 miles
PASS
Mileage49,411 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 DBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FP51 DBY

What car is FP51 DBY?

FP51 DBY is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FP51 DBY?

The last recorded mileage for FP51 DBY was 126,962 miles, recorded on 5 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP51 DBY passed its MOT?

FP51 DBY has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 5 May 2015.

Is FP51 DBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP51 DBY 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 FP51 DBY?

FP51 DBY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.