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MT51 BAV

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 1988cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 124,734 miles on the clock, averaging 9,030 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for MT51 BAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,030

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading124,734 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,030
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT51 BAV 30k54k77k101k125k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,614 miles
PASS
Mileage119,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,936 miles
PASS
Mileage109,184 miles
Since last MOT+10,880 miles
PASS
Mileage98,304 miles
Since last MOT+11,905 miles
PASS
Mileage86,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,879 miles
PASS
Mileage77,520 miles
Since last MOT+9,009 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,743 miles
PASS
Mileage60,768 miles
Since last MOT+10,207 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,561 miles
Since last MOT+12,327 miles
PASS
Mileage38,234 miles
Since last MOT+8,387 miles
PASS
Mileage29,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,847 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 BAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MT51 BAV

What car is MT51 BAV?

MT51 BAV is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MT51 BAV?

The last recorded mileage for MT51 BAV was 124,734 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT51 BAV passed its MOT?

MT51 BAV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2016.

Is MT51 BAV ULEZ compliant?

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

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