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ML51 LYJ

2001 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Fiesta Diesel 1753cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 121,246 miles on the clock, averaging 7,453 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML51 LYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,246
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,453

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,246 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year7,453
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML51 LYJ 43k62k82k102k121k '05'16'10

Check ML51 LYJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,246 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,235 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,833 miles
PASS
Mileage113,389 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
PASS
Mileage109,129 miles
Since last MOT+10,252 miles
PASS
Mileage98,877 miles
Since last MOT+12,501 miles
PASS
Mileage86,376 miles
Since last MOT+10,120 miles
PASS
Mileage76,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage73,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,726 miles
PASS
Mileage64,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,955 miles
Since last MOT+13,135 miles
PASS
Mileage51,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,820 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage42,565 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ML51 LYJ

What car is ML51 LYJ?

ML51 LYJ is an silver Ford Fiesta, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of ML51 LYJ?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 LYJ was 121,246 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 LYJ passed its MOT?

ML51 LYJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2016.

Is ML51 LYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 LYJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML51 LYJ?

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