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 1988cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 82,182 miles on the clock, averaging 8,892 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for SY51 VVA
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 82,182 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 32 |
| Average per year | 8,892 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY51 VVA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SY51 VVA
What car is SY51 VVA?
SY51 VVA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.
What is the mileage of SY51 VVA?
The last recorded mileage for SY51 VVA was 82,182 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY51 VVA passed its MOT?
SY51 VVA has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2012.
Is SY51 VVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 VVA 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 VVA?
SY51 VVA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.