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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 97,545 miles on the clock, averaging 6,697 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 DS51 ELX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,545 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,359 |
| Average per year | 6,697 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DS51 ELX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DS — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About DS51 ELX
What car is DS51 ELX?
DS51 ELX is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2002.
What is the mileage of DS51 ELX?
The last recorded mileage for DS51 ELX was 97,545 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS51 ELX passed its MOT?
DS51 ELX has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Feb 2016.
Is DS51 ELX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS51 ELX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DS51 ELX?
DS51 ELX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.