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GY51 MKP

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 52,694 miles on the clock, averaging 2,620 miles per year, well below 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 MKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,694
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,620

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading52,694 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY51 MKP 21k29k37k45k53k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,694 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage49,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage46,501 miles
Since last MOT+1,934 miles
PASS
Mileage44,567 miles
Since last MOT+2,160 miles
PASS
Mileage42,407 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,714 miles
PASS
Mileage39,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,856 miles
PASS
Mileage36,836 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage33,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage30,351 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage27,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,241 miles
PASS
Mileage23,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,554 miles
PASS
Mileage22,032 miles
Since last MOT+1,336 miles
PASS
Mileage20,696 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 MKP
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 MKP

What car is GY51 MKP?

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

What is the mileage of GY51 MKP?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 MKP was 52,694 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 MKP passed its MOT?

GY51 MKP has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2018.

Is GY51 MKP ULEZ compliant?

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

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