Vehicle summary
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 1988cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 97,693 miles on the clock, averaging 4,602 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for GV51 TYO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 97,693 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,179 |
| Average per year | 4,602 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV51 TYO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About GV51 TYO
What car is GV51 TYO?
GV51 TYO is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.
What is the mileage of GV51 TYO?
The last recorded mileage for GV51 TYO was 97,693 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV51 TYO passed its MOT?
GV51 TYO has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2023.
Is GV51 TYO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 TYO 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 TYO?
GV51 TYO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.