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GY51 MSX

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 1596cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 57,258 miles on the clock, averaging 4,187 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY51 MSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,187

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,783
Average per year4,187
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GY51 MSX 26k34k42k49k57k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,258 miles
Since last MOT+9,783 miles
PASS
Mileage47,475 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage42,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,177 miles
PASS
Mileage39,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage35,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage31,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,464 miles
PASS
Mileage25,918 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 MSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GY51 MSX

What car is GY51 MSX?

GY51 MSX is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GY51 MSX?

The last recorded mileage for GY51 MSX was 57,258 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY51 MSX passed its MOT?

GY51 MSX has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2014.

Is GY51 MSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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