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MT51 OUK

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 180,612 miles on the clock, averaging 10,649 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 OUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,649

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 reading180,612 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year10,649
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT51 OUK 73k100k127k154k181k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,612 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,609 miles
Since last MOT+9,335 miles
PASS
Mileage171,274 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,127 miles
Since last MOT+10,702 miles
PASS
Mileage160,425 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,423 miles
Since last MOT+10,597 miles
PASS
Mileage149,826 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,575 miles
PASS
Mileage141,248 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage131,702 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage121,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,383 miles
Since last MOT+12,750 miles
PASS
Mileage108,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,633 miles
Since last MOT+11,863 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,770 miles
Since last MOT+13,025 miles
PASS
Mileage83,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,745 miles
Since last MOT+10,489 miles
PASS
Mileage73,256 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 OUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 OUK

What car is MT51 OUK?

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

What is the mileage of MT51 OUK?

The last recorded mileage for MT51 OUK was 180,612 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT51 OUK passed its MOT?

MT51 OUK has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2016.

Is MT51 OUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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