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MU51 UBC

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 123,949 miles on the clock, averaging 7,633 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for MU51 UBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,633

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year44
Average per year7,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MU51 UBC 39k60k81k103k124k '05'16'11

Check MU51 UBC

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,949 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
Mileage115,246 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,040 miles
Since last MOT+8,277 miles
PASS
Mileage106,763 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage97,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,287 miles
Since last MOT+10,708 miles
PASS
Mileage86,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,579 miles
Since last MOT+10,004 miles
PASS
Mileage76,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,575 miles
Since last MOT+1,214 miles
PASS
Mileage75,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,361 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage71,038 miles
Since last MOT+4,742 miles
PASS
Mileage66,296 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,401 miles
PASS
Mileage58,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,617 miles
PASS
Mileage50,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,536 miles
PASS
Mileage47,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,684 miles
PASS
Mileage38,767 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 UBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MU51 UBC

What car is MU51 UBC?

MU51 UBC is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MU51 UBC?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 UBC was 123,949 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 UBC passed its MOT?

MU51 UBC has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2016.

Is MU51 UBC ULEZ compliant?

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

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