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PY51 HYW

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 117,084 miles on the clock, averaging 5,398 miles per year, 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 PY51 HYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,398

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 reading117,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,814
Average per year5,398
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY51 HYW 66k79k92k104k117k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage117,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage113,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage110,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage106,784 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage99,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage94,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage92,637 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,315 miles
Since last MOT+85,611 miles
PASS
Mileage88,704 miles
Since last MOT+13,863 miles
PASS
Mileage74,841 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage66,477 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

RegistrationPY51 HYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PY51 HYW

What car is PY51 HYW?

PY51 HYW is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.

What is the mileage of PY51 HYW?

The last recorded mileage for PY51 HYW was 117,084 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY51 HYW passed its MOT?

PY51 HYW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 31 Mar 2015.

Is PY51 HYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 HYW 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 PY51 HYW?

PY51 HYW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.