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EF51 HBL

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 70,415 miles on the clock, averaging 2,913 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 HBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,913

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,361
Average per year2,913
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 HBL 28k38k49k60k70k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,415 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage68,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,674 miles
PASS
Mileage64,380 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage62,872 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage61,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,087 miles
Since last MOT+2,084 miles
PASS
Mileage59,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage56,504 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage54,205 miles
PASS
Mileage56,703 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage49,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage46,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage41,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage37,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage33,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage27,755 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 HBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 HBL

What car is EF51 HBL?

EF51 HBL is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 HBL?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 HBL was 70,415 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 HBL passed its MOT?

EF51 HBL has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2020.

Is EF51 HBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 HBL 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 EF51 HBL?

EF51 HBL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.