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OU51 LHE

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 32,645 miles on the clock, averaging 2,528 miles per year, well below 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 LHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
32,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
2,528

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading32,645 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,210
Average per year2,528
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU51 LHE 12k17k23k28k33k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage32,645 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage30,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage27,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage25,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,856 miles
PASS
Mileage17,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage15,895 miles
Since last MOT+1,603 miles
PASS
Mileage14,292 miles
Since last MOT+1,898 miles
PASS
Mileage12,394 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 LHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About OU51 LHE

What car is OU51 LHE?

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

What is the mileage of OU51 LHE?

The last recorded mileage for OU51 LHE was 32,645 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU51 LHE passed its MOT?

OU51 LHE has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2014.

Is OU51 LHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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