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ML51 LKM

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 130,967 miles on the clock, averaging 5,526 miles per year, below 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 ML51 LKM

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,967
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,526

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

Below average
Latest reading130,967 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML51 LKM 76k90k104k117k131k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,967 miles
Since last MOT+1,251 miles
PASS
Mileage129,716 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage128,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,640 miles
PASS
Mileage125,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,632 miles
Since last MOT+2,014 miles
PASS
Mileage123,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,618 miles
Since last MOT+1,404 miles
PASS
Mileage122,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage119,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,548 miles
PASS
Mileage111,182 miles
Since last MOT+21,580 miles
PASS
Mileage89,602 miles
Since last MOT+13,339 miles
PASS
Mileage76,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,263 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

RegistrationML51 LKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ML51 LKM

What car is ML51 LKM?

ML51 LKM is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of ML51 LKM?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 LKM was 130,967 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 LKM passed its MOT?

ML51 LKM has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2016.

Is ML51 LKM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 LKM 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 ML51 LKM?

ML51 LKM is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.