Vehicle summary
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 13 (57% pass rate). It has 81,032 miles on the clock, averaging 1,069 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 LHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,032 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,069 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU51 LHJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OU51 LHJ
What car is OU51 LHJ?
OU51 LHJ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Oxford in 2001.
What is the mileage of OU51 LHJ?
The last recorded mileage for OU51 LHJ was 81,032 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU51 LHJ passed its MOT?
OU51 LHJ has had 30 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (17 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2023.
Is OU51 LHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU51 LHJ 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 LHJ?
OU51 LHJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.