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SH51 HLV

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 106,645 miles on the clock, averaging 8,481 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 SH51 HLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,481

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,645 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,511
Average per year8,481
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 HLV 32k50k69k88k107k '06'15'10

Check SH51 HLV

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,645 miles
Since last MOT+21,511 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,134 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage75,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage68,485 miles
Since last MOT+7,851 miles
PASS
Mileage60,634 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage53,705 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage45,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage40,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage33,991 miles
Since last MOT+2,249 miles
PASS
Mileage31,742 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

RegistrationSH51 HLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 HLV

What car is SH51 HLV?

SH51 HLV is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 HLV?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 HLV was 106,645 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 HLV passed its MOT?

SH51 HLV has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2015.

Is SH51 HLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 HLV 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 SH51 HLV?

SH51 HLV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.