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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 143,389 miles on the clock, averaging 7,374 miles per year, 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 YL51 BVE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,389 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,766 |
| Average per year | 7,374 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL51 BVE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YL51 BVE
What car is YL51 BVE?
YL51 BVE is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.
What is the mileage of YL51 BVE?
The last recorded mileage for YL51 BVE was 143,389 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL51 BVE passed its MOT?
YL51 BVE has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2016.
Is YL51 BVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 BVE 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 YL51 BVE?
YL51 BVE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.