Yes, VE51 AFX is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 January 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for VE51 AFX?

The MOT for VE51 AFX is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of VE51 AFX?

The recorded mileage for VE51 AFX is 58,545 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is VE51 AFX ULEZ compliant?

No, VE51 AFX 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

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

2001 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VE51 AFX

VE51 AFX

2001 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 58,545 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2001 · Worcester
MOT Status: Valid until 04/08/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 58,545 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 04/08/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/01/2027

Mileage: 58,545 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2001
Engine: 1596cc

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VE51 AFX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
58,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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VE51 AFX Mileage History

23/07/202437,026 mi
23/07/202437,026 mi
25/06/202547,270 mi+10,244 mi
22/07/202658,517 mi+11,247 mi
06/08/202658,545 mi+28 mi

Average of roughly 10,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VE51 AFX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 18:45

MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Focus (VE51 AFX) between July 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.

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