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GV51 DYO

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 146,620 miles on the clock, averaging 7,809 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 GV51 DYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,809

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 reading146,620 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,738
Average per year7,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV51 DYO 69k88k108k127k147k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,738 miles
PASS
Mileage137,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,383 miles
PASS
Mileage136,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,499 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,548 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage130,913 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage127,791 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage125,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage119,967 miles
Since last MOT+14,504 miles
PASS
Mileage105,463 miles
Since last MOT+17,836 miles
PASS
Mileage87,627 miles
Since last MOT+18,638 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,989 miles

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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

RegistrationGV51 DYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 DYO

What car is GV51 DYO?

GV51 DYO is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GV51 DYO?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 DYO was 146,620 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 DYO passed its MOT?

GV51 DYO has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2015.

Is GV51 DYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 DYO 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 GV51 DYO?

GV51 DYO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.