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MT51 OBS

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 111,999 miles on the clock, averaging 5,411 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT51 OBS

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,411

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,999 miles
Reading date
Miles last year682
Average per year5,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT51 OBS 65k76k88k100k112k '06'15'08

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,999 miles
Since last MOT+682 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,317 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage100,472 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,427 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage86,713 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,632 miles
Since last MOT+11,210 miles
PASS
Mileage75,422 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,325 miles
Since last MOT+10,698 miles
PASS
Mileage64,627 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,626 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 OBS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MT51 OBS

What car is MT51 OBS?

MT51 OBS is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MT51 OBS?

The last recorded mileage for MT51 OBS was 111,999 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT51 OBS passed its MOT?

MT51 OBS has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2015.

Is MT51 OBS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT51 OBS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 OBS?

MT51 OBS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.