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ML51 SZU

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 84,873 miles on the clock, averaging 4,855 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML51 SZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,855

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,873 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,855
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML51 SZU 35k47k60k72k85k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,065 miles
PASS
Mileage81,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage75,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,943 miles
PASS
Mileage71,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage67,519 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage62,967 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage57,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,031 miles
PASS
Mileage50,691 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage46,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage40,805 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage34,677 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 SZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 SZU

What car is ML51 SZU?

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

What is the mileage of ML51 SZU?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 SZU was 84,873 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 SZU passed its MOT?

ML51 SZU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2016.

Is ML51 SZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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