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MT51 AUE

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 48,833 miles on the clock, averaging 2,325 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 MT51 AUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,833
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,325

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,833 miles
Reading date
Miles last year845
Average per year2,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT51 AUE 14k23k31k40k49k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,833 miles
Since last MOT+845 miles
PASS
Mileage47,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage45,983 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage42,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,434 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
PASS
Mileage41,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,980 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage40,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,129 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage38,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage36,749 miles
Since last MOT+2,303 miles
PASS
Mileage34,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage31,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
PASS
Mileage27,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage21,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage18,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage16,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage13,893 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 AUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MT51 AUE

What car is MT51 AUE?

MT51 AUE is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MT51 AUE?

The last recorded mileage for MT51 AUE was 48,833 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT51 AUE passed its MOT?

MT51 AUE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2020.

Is MT51 AUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT51 AUE 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 MT51 AUE?

MT51 AUE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.