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SY51 FEF

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 114,112 miles on the clock, averaging 7,418 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 SY51 FEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,418

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,196
Average per year7,418
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 FEF 27k49k70k92k114k '05'17'12

Check SY51 FEF

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage114,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage109,916 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,904 miles
Since last MOT+1,441 miles
PASS
Mileage108,463 miles
Since last MOT+47,439 miles
PASS
Mileage61,024 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,023 miles
Since last MOT+8,612 miles
PASS
Mileage52,411 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,408 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,743 miles
PASS
Mileage41,608 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage36,155 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
PASS
Mileage31,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,030 miles
PASS
Mileage30,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,520 miles
PASS
Mileage26,697 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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

RegistrationSY51 FEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 FEF

What car is SY51 FEF?

SY51 FEF is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 FEF?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 FEF was 114,112 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 FEF passed its MOT?

SY51 FEF has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Sep 2017.

Is SY51 FEF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 FEF 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 SY51 FEF?

SY51 FEF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.