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OU51 LDE

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 112,326 miles on the clock, averaging 7,825 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 OU51 LDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,825

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 reading112,326 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,825
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 LDE 34k53k73k93k112k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
PASS
Mileage107,887 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage101,582 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,795 miles
Since last MOT+10,062 miles
PASS
Mileage81,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,344 miles
PASS
Mileage75,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage67,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,852 miles
PASS
Mileage58,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage50,366 miles
Since last MOT+8,038 miles
PASS
Mileage42,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,456 miles
PASS
Mileage33,872 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 LDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 LDE

What car is OU51 LDE?

OU51 LDE is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.

What is the mileage of OU51 LDE?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 LDE was 112,326 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 LDE passed its MOT?

OU51 LDE has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2015.

Is OU51 LDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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