Vehicle summary
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 109,237 miles on the clock, averaging 3,952 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 SXZ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 109,237 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,353 |
| Average per year | 3,952 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML51 SXZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About ML51 SXZ
What car is ML51 SXZ?
ML51 SXZ is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of ML51 SXZ?
The last recorded mileage for ML51 SXZ was 109,237 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML51 SXZ passed its MOT?
ML51 SXZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2015.
Is ML51 SXZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 SXZ 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 SXZ?
ML51 SXZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.