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MU51 FKY

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 101,368 miles on the clock, averaging 5,813 miles per year, below 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 MU51 FKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,813

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,368 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,813
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MU51 FKY 29k47k65k83k101k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,368 miles
Since last MOT+9,946 miles
PASS
Mileage91,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,422 miles
Since last MOT+11,861 miles
PASS
Mileage79,561 miles
Since last MOT+8,986 miles
PASS
Mileage70,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,615 miles
PASS
Mileage67,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,577 miles
PASS
Mileage66,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage63,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,271 miles
PASS
Mileage59,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage57,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage50,717 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage42,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,129 miles
Since last MOT+6,715 miles
PASS
Mileage35,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage29,191 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

RegistrationMU51 FKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MU51 FKY

What car is MU51 FKY?

MU51 FKY is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MU51 FKY?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 FKY was 101,368 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 FKY passed its MOT?

MU51 FKY has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2018.

Is MU51 FKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 FKY 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 MU51 FKY?

MU51 FKY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.