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WF51 OBL

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Exeter, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 155,915 miles on the clock, averaging 9,486 miles per year, above 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 WF51 OBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,915
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,486

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,915 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year9,486
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF51 OBL 39k69k98k127k156k '05'18'14

Check WF51 OBL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,915 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,239 miles
PASS
Mileage149,636 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,624 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage142,928 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,878 miles
Since last MOT+11,250 miles
PASS
Mileage131,628 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,623 miles
Since last MOT+16,533 miles
PASS
Mileage115,090 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,088 miles
Since last MOT+15,992 miles
PASS
Mileage99,096 miles
Since last MOT+21,380 miles
PASS
Mileage77,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage71,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage65,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,517 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage58,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,406 miles
PASS
Mileage51,608 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage45,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage39,435 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 OBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WF51 OBL

What car is WF51 OBL?

WF51 OBL is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WF51 OBL?

The last recorded mileage for WF51 OBL was 155,915 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF51 OBL passed its MOT?

WF51 OBL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2018.

Is WF51 OBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF51 OBL 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 WF51 OBL?

WF51 OBL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.