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 1596cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 6 (45% pass rate). It has 153,040 miles on the clock, averaging 16,850 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML51 XLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 153,040 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,550 |
| Average per year | 16,850 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML51 XLJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| 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 XLJ
What car is ML51 XLJ?
ML51 XLJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of ML51 XLJ?
The last recorded mileage for ML51 XLJ was 153,040 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML51 XLJ passed its MOT?
ML51 XLJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 45% pass rate (5 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2013.
Is ML51 XLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 XLJ 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 XLJ?
ML51 XLJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.