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CE51 EBV

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 126,042 miles on the clock, averaging 15,122 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 CE51 EBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,042
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
15,122

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,042 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,122
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE51 EBV 13k41k70k98k126k '05'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,042 miles
Since last MOT+22,387 miles
PASS
Mileage103,655 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,634 miles
Since last MOT+20,259 miles
PASS
Mileage83,375 miles
Since last MOT+18,900 miles
PASS
Mileage64,475 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,471 miles
Since last MOT+18,115 miles
PASS
Mileage46,356 miles
Since last MOT+10,955 miles
PASS
Mileage35,401 miles
Since last MOT+11,293 miles
PASS
Mileage24,108 miles
Since last MOT+11,092 miles
PASS
Mileage13,016 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 EBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About CE51 EBV

What car is CE51 EBV?

CE51 EBV is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2001.

What is the mileage of CE51 EBV?

The last recorded mileage for CE51 EBV was 126,042 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE51 EBV passed its MOT?

CE51 EBV has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2013.

Is CE51 EBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE51 EBV 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 CE51 EBV?

CE51 EBV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.