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MU51 VPD

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 132,291 miles on the clock, averaging 9,427 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MU51 VPD

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,427

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading132,291 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,427
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MU51 VPD 56k75k94k113k132k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage129,797 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,632 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
PASS
Mileage122,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,993 miles
PASS
Mileage113,289 miles
Since last MOT+11,285 miles
PASS
Mileage102,004 miles
Since last MOT+10,300 miles
PASS
Mileage91,704 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,679 miles
Since last MOT+12,681 miles
PASS
Mileage78,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,065 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,933 miles
Since last MOT+13,939 miles
PASS
Mileage55,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,994 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 VPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MU51 VPD

What car is MU51 VPD?

MU51 VPD is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MU51 VPD?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 VPD was 132,291 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 VPD passed its MOT?

MU51 VPD has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2015.

Is MU51 VPD ULEZ compliant?

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

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