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EF51 HMU

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 144,430 miles on the clock, averaging 10,524 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 EF51 HMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,524

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,524
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF51 HMU 38k65k91k118k144k '06'16'11

Check EF51 HMU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,430 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,786 miles
PASS
Mileage137,642 miles
Since last MOT+9,217 miles
PASS
Mileage128,425 miles
Since last MOT+9,924 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,501 miles
Since last MOT+10,625 miles
PASS
Mileage107,876 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,875 miles
Since last MOT+13,680 miles
PASS
Mileage94,195 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,193 miles
Since last MOT+14,179 miles
PASS
Mileage80,014 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,012 miles
Since last MOT+15,840 miles
PASS
Mileage64,172 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,006 miles
Since last MOT+11,371 miles
PASS
Mileage52,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,115 miles
PASS
Mileage46,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,154 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,366 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

RegistrationEF51 HMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 HMU

What car is EF51 HMU?

EF51 HMU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 HMU?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 HMU was 144,430 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 HMU passed its MOT?

EF51 HMU has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2016.

Is EF51 HMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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