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OU51 LBE

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 126,721 miles on the clock, averaging 11,996 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU51 LBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
11,996

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,721 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,996
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 LBE 68k82k97k112k127k '06'11'09

Check OU51 LBE

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,721 miles
Since last MOT+8,816 miles
PASS
Mileage117,905 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,040 miles
Since last MOT+15,874 miles
PASS
Mileage92,166 miles
Since last MOT+12,274 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,892 miles
Since last MOT+12,289 miles
PASS
Mileage67,603 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 LBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 LBE

What car is OU51 LBE?

OU51 LBE is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 LBE?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 LBE was 126,721 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 LBE passed its MOT?

OU51 LBE has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2011.

Is OU51 LBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 LBE 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 OU51 LBE?

OU51 LBE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.