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MU51 XTL

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 131,375 miles on the clock, averaging 6,957 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MU51 XTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,957

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 reading131,375 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,957
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MU51 XTL 61k79k96k114k131k '05'15'11

Check MU51 XTL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage124,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,334 miles
PASS
Mileage118,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage110,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage105,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,412 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage93,683 miles
Since last MOT+3,043 miles
PASS
Mileage90,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,640 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage81,624 miles
Since last MOT+10,843 miles
PASS
Mileage70,781 miles
Since last MOT+9,557 miles
PASS
Mileage61,224 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 XTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 XTL

What car is MU51 XTL?

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

What is the mileage of MU51 XTL?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 XTL was 131,375 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 XTL passed its MOT?

MU51 XTL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2015.

Is MU51 XTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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