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GY51 MJX

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 99,059 miles on the clock, averaging 9,114 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 GY51 MJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,059
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,114

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading99,059 miles
Reading date
Miles last year228
Average per year9,114
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY51 MJX 45k58k72k85k99k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,059 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,831 miles
Since last MOT+10,352 miles
PASS
Mileage88,479 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,473 miles
Since last MOT+10,525 miles
PASS
Mileage77,948 miles
Since last MOT+9,709 miles
PASS
Mileage68,239 miles
Since last MOT+9,283 miles
PASS
Mileage58,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage49,095 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage44,638 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

RegistrationGY51 MJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GY51 MJX

What car is GY51 MJX?

GY51 MJX is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GY51 MJX?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 MJX was 99,059 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 MJX passed its MOT?

GY51 MJX has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2012.

Is GY51 MJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY51 MJX 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 GY51 MJX?

GY51 MJX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.