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HX51 HVP

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 146,839 miles on the clock, averaging 9,523 miles per year, above 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 HX51 HVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,839
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,523

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,839 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,523
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HX51 HVP 47k72k97k122k147k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,839 miles
Since last MOT+13,214 miles
PASS
Mileage133,625 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,624 miles
Since last MOT+12,968 miles
PASS
Mileage120,656 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,655 miles
Since last MOT+11,164 miles
PASS
Mileage109,491 miles
Since last MOT+10,891 miles
PASS
Mileage98,600 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage85,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage77,364 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage72,546 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,544 miles
Since last MOT+8,058 miles
PASS
Mileage64,486 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage55,843 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage46,830 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

RegistrationHX51 HVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HX51 HVP

What car is HX51 HVP?

HX51 HVP is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2001.

What is the mileage of HX51 HVP?

The last recorded mileage for HX51 HVP was 146,839 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX51 HVP passed its MOT?

HX51 HVP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2017.

Is HX51 HVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX51 HVP 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 HX51 HVP?

HX51 HVP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.