No, SP51 OPU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for SP51 OPU?

The MOT for SP51 OPU is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 September 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of SP51 OPU?

The recorded mileage for SP51 OPU is 254,779 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SP51 OPU ULEZ compliant?

No, SP51 OPU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · SP51 OPU

SP51 OPU

2001 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 254,779 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2001 · Dundee
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/09/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/10/2013)
Recorded Mileage: 254,779 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/09/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/10/2013

Mileage: 254,779 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2001
Engine: 1753cc

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SP51 OPU Key Findings

15 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2013
254,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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SP51 OPU Mileage History

30/09/2005126,625 mi
30/09/2005126,625 mi
25/09/2006143,345 mi+16,720 mi
25/09/2006143,345 mi
26/09/2007163,993 mi+20,648 mi
26/09/2007163,993 mi
26/09/2008183,656 mi+19,663 mi
21/09/2009198,765 mi+15,109 mi
22/09/2009198,765 mi
25/09/2010214,428 mi+15,663 mi
30/09/2010214,429 mi+1 mi
02/09/2011227,318 mi+12,889 mi
05/09/2011227,318 mi
20/09/2012237,174 mi+9,856 mi
21/09/2013254,779 mi+17,605 mi

Average of roughly 16,069 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

SP51 OPU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 08:51

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (SP51 OPU) between September 2005 and September 2013.

The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 21 September 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.

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