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GF51 PCU

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 173,339 miles on the clock, averaging 12,061 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 GF51 PCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,061

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 reading173,339 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,712
Average per year12,061
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF51 PCU 78k102k126k149k173k '05'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,339 miles
Since last MOT+17,712 miles
PASS
Mileage155,627 miles
Since last MOT+11,533 miles
PASS
Mileage144,094 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,947 miles
Since last MOT+11,780 miles
PASS
Mileage132,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,167 miles
Since last MOT+10,072 miles
PASS
Mileage122,095 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,154 miles
Since last MOT+11,902 miles
PASS
Mileage101,252 miles
Since last MOT+11,267 miles
PASS
Mileage89,985 miles
Since last MOT+12,190 miles
PASS
Mileage77,795 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,779 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

RegistrationGF51 PCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GF51 PCU

What car is GF51 PCU?

GF51 PCU is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2001.

What is the mileage of GF51 PCU?

The last recorded mileage for GF51 PCU was 173,339 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF51 PCU passed its MOT?

GF51 PCU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2013.

Is GF51 PCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF51 PCU 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 GF51 PCU?

GF51 PCU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.