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SY51 WUC

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 143,490 miles on the clock, averaging 7,060 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for SY51 WUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,060

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,490 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 WUC 91k104k117k130k143k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,490 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,488 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage135,195 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage130,917 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage126,539 miles
Since last MOT+12,127 miles
PASS
Mileage114,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
PASS
Mileage106,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage101,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,530 miles
PASS
Mileage92,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,807 miles
PASS
Mileage91,046 miles

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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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 WUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 WUC

What car is SY51 WUC?

SY51 WUC is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 WUC?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 WUC was 143,490 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 WUC passed its MOT?

SY51 WUC has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2014.

Is SY51 WUC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 WUC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY51 WUC?

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