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MT51 AYV

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 181,069 miles on the clock, averaging 20,381 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for MT51 AYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
20,381

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,576
Average per year20,381
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT51 AYV 80k105k131k156k181k '05'10'08

Check MT51 AYV

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,069 miles
Since last MOT+20,576 miles
PASS
Mileage160,493 miles
Since last MOT+21,828 miles
PASS
Mileage138,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,665 miles
Since last MOT+23,515 miles
PASS
Mileage115,150 miles
Since last MOT+17,138 miles
PASS
Mileage98,012 miles
Since last MOT+17,949 miles
PASS
Mileage80,063 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 AYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MT51 AYV

What car is MT51 AYV?

MT51 AYV is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MT51 AYV?

The last recorded mileage for MT51 AYV was 181,069 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT51 AYV passed its MOT?

MT51 AYV has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Nov 2010.

Is MT51 AYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT51 AYV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MT51 AYV?

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