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LA51 DHO

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 134,363 miles on the clock, averaging 9,324 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 LA51 DHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,363
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,324

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 reading134,363 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,324
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA51 DHO 22k50k78k106k134k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage129,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage118,825 miles
Since last MOT+13,175 miles
PASS
Mileage105,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,650 miles
Since last MOT+10,578 miles
PASS
Mileage95,072 miles
Since last MOT+9,894 miles
PASS
Mileage85,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,178 miles
Since last MOT+7,871 miles
PASS
Mileage77,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,558 miles
PASS
Mileage66,749 miles
Since last MOT+9,749 miles
PASS
Mileage57,000 miles
Since last MOT+11,452 miles
PASS
Mileage45,548 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,129 miles
PASS
Mileage36,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage29,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage21,554 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 DHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LA51 DHO

What car is LA51 DHO?

LA51 DHO is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LA51 DHO?

The last recorded mileage for LA51 DHO was 134,363 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA51 DHO passed its MOT?

LA51 DHO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2018.

Is LA51 DHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA51 DHO 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 LA51 DHO?

LA51 DHO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.