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VO51 VPC

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourRed
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 1988cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 114,647 miles on the clock, averaging 6,789 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for VO51 VPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,789

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,924
Average per year6,789
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO51 VPC 40k58k77k96k115k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,647 miles
Since last MOT+12,924 miles
PASS
Mileage101,723 miles
Since last MOT+8,395 miles
PASS
Mileage93,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage88,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage82,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage76,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,895 miles
PASS
Mileage72,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage65,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,628 miles
PASS
Mileage59,785 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
PASS
Mileage52,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,493 miles
PASS
Mileage46,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage39,622 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 VPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VO51 VPC

What car is VO51 VPC?

VO51 VPC is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Worcester in 2001.

What is the mileage of VO51 VPC?

The last recorded mileage for VO51 VPC was 114,647 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO51 VPC passed its MOT?

VO51 VPC has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Sep 2017.

Is VO51 VPC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO51 VPC 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 VO51 VPC?

VO51 VPC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.