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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 82,694 miles on the clock, averaging 4,904 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 SY51 ULR
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,694 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,477 |
| Average per year | 4,904 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY51 ULR |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SY51 ULR
What car is SY51 ULR?
SY51 ULR is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.
What is the mileage of SY51 ULR?
The last recorded mileage for SY51 ULR was 82,694 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY51 ULR passed its MOT?
SY51 ULR has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2015.
Is SY51 ULR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 ULR 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 ULR?
SY51 ULR is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.