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HX51 VTJ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 57,899 miles on the clock, averaging 2,030 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HX51 VTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,030

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,899 miles
Reading date
Miles last year644
Average per year2,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HX51 VTJ 27k34k42k50k58k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage57,899 miles
Since last MOT+644 miles
PASS
Mileage57,255 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage53,868 miles
Since last MOT+2,259 miles
PASS
Mileage51,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,083 miles
PASS
Mileage49,526 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,253 miles
PASS
Mileage46,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
PASS
Mileage44,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage41,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,342 miles
PASS
Mileage40,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage37,900 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,533 miles
Since last MOT+611 miles
PASS
Mileage35,922 miles
Since last MOT+720 miles
PASS
Mileage35,202 miles
Since last MOT+1,596 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,530 miles
PASS
Mileage31,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage26,595 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeHX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HX51 VTJ

What car is HX51 VTJ?

HX51 VTJ is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2001.

What is the mileage of HX51 VTJ?

The last recorded mileage for HX51 VTJ was 57,899 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HX51 VTJ passed its MOT?

HX51 VTJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 15 Mar 2021.

Is HX51 VTJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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