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ML51 LLX

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 57,016 miles on the clock, averaging 4,236 miles per year, well 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 LLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,236

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,362
Average per year4,236
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML51 LLX 15k25k36k46k57k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage57,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,362 miles
PASS
Mileage53,654 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage46,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage43,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage39,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,662 miles
PASS
Mileage36,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,310 miles
PASS
Mileage29,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage23,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage18,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage14,653 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 LLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 LLX

What car is ML51 LLX?

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

What is the mileage of ML51 LLX?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 LLX was 57,016 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 LLX passed its MOT?

ML51 LLX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 21 Sep 2015.

Is ML51 LLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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