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EF51 HXY

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 1988cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 144,505 miles on the clock, averaging 8,742 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 HXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,742

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,505 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,742
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 HXY 48k72k96k120k145k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,505 miles
Since last MOT+14,627 miles
PASS
Mileage129,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,878 miles
Since last MOT+10,283 miles
PASS
Mileage119,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage113,441 miles
Since last MOT+8,505 miles
PASS
Mileage104,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,812 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage90,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage84,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage79,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage75,290 miles
Since last MOT+13,068 miles
PASS
Mileage62,222 miles
Since last MOT+13,768 miles
PASS
Mileage48,454 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 HXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 HXY

What car is EF51 HXY?

EF51 HXY is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 HXY?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 HXY was 144,505 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 HXY passed its MOT?

EF51 HXY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2017.

Is EF51 HXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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