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MU51 TLO

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 113,716 miles on the clock, averaging 8,174 miles per year, around 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 TLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,174

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year478
Average per year8,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MU51 TLO 30k51k72k93k114k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,716 miles
Since last MOT+478 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,211 miles
PASS
Mileage112,027 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage103,695 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,691 miles
Since last MOT+21,655 miles
PASS
Mileage82,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,036 miles
Since last MOT+11,626 miles
PASS
Mileage70,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,410 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage61,070 miles
Since last MOT+13,849 miles
PASS
Mileage47,221 miles
Since last MOT+8,032 miles
PASS
Mileage39,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,316 miles
PASS
Mileage29,873 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,859 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 TLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 TLO

What car is MU51 TLO?

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

What is the mileage of MU51 TLO?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 TLO was 113,716 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 TLO passed its MOT?

MU51 TLO has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2015.

Is MU51 TLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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