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ML51 SFZ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 147,785 miles on the clock, averaging 11,841 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML51 SFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,841

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,785 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,841
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML51 SFZ 27k58k88k118k148k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,785 miles
Since last MOT+14,406 miles
PASS
Mileage133,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,379 miles
Since last MOT+17,412 miles
PASS
Mileage115,967 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,964 miles
Since last MOT+16,956 miles
PASS
Mileage99,008 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,007 miles
Since last MOT+20,363 miles
PASS
Mileage78,644 miles
Since last MOT+6,832 miles
PASS
Mileage71,812 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,609 miles
Since last MOT+9,186 miles
PASS
Mileage54,423 miles
Since last MOT+11,069 miles
PASS
Mileage43,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage37,354 miles
Since last MOT+9,940 miles
PASS
Mileage27,414 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ML51 SFZ

What car is ML51 SFZ?

ML51 SFZ is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of ML51 SFZ?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 SFZ was 147,785 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 SFZ passed its MOT?

ML51 SFZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2017.

Is ML51 SFZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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