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SH51 VLX

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 123,000 miles on the clock, averaging 9,252 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 VLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,252

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,252
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 VLX 30k53k77k100k123k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,000 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,999 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,137 miles
PASS
Mileage120,838 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,836 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage113,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,518 miles
PASS
Mileage102,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,062 miles
PASS
Mileage97,901 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,885 miles
Since last MOT+1,590 miles
PASS
Mileage96,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,295 miles
Since last MOT+16,902 miles
PASS
Mileage79,393 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage69,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,111 miles
Since last MOT+13,808 miles
PASS
Mileage55,303 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,902 miles
Since last MOT+18,458 miles
PASS
Mileage36,444 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage30,069 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 VLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 VLX

What car is SH51 VLX?

SH51 VLX is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 VLX?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 VLX was 123,000 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 VLX passed its MOT?

SH51 VLX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2016.

Is SH51 VLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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