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ML51 XME

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 114,695 miles on the clock, averaging 6,166 miles per year, 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 XME

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,166

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

Below average
Latest reading114,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,166
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML51 XME 22k45k68k92k115k '05'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,695 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,693 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
PASS
Mileage108,743 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage101,876 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,567 miles
PASS
Mileage94,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage88,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,239 miles
PASS
Mileage83,817 miles
Since last MOT+1,898 miles
PASS
Mileage81,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage79,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,058 miles
PASS
Mileage77,654 miles
Since last MOT+3,829 miles
PASS
Mileage73,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage67,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage59,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,558 miles
PASS
Mileage52,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage45,621 miles
Since last MOT+11,181 miles
PASS
Mileage34,440 miles
Since last MOT+12,459 miles
PASS
Mileage21,981 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 XME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ML51 XME

What car is ML51 XME?

ML51 XME is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of ML51 XME?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 XME was 114,695 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 XME passed its MOT?

ML51 XME has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2020.

Is ML51 XME ULEZ compliant?

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

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