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LB51 SBY

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 209,449 miles on the clock, averaging 9,006 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 LB51 SBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,006

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 reading209,449 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,649
Average per year9,006
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB51 SBY 128k148k169k189k209k '06'15'10

Check LB51 SBY

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,649 miles
PASS
Mileage205,800 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,646 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage197,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,444 miles
PASS
Mileage193,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,870 miles
PASS
Mileage185,351 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,348 miles
Since last MOT+13,219 miles
PASS
Mileage172,129 miles
Since last MOT+17,633 miles
PASS
Mileage154,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,496 miles
Since last MOT+11,527 miles
PASS
Mileage142,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,969 miles
Since last MOT+15,140 miles
PASS
Mileage127,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,829 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 SBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LB51 SBY

What car is LB51 SBY?

LB51 SBY is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LB51 SBY?

The last recorded mileage for LB51 SBY was 209,449 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB51 SBY passed its MOT?

LB51 SBY has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2015.

Is LB51 SBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB51 SBY 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 LB51 SBY?

LB51 SBY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.