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EF51 KAO

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 130,573 miles on the clock, averaging 9,445 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 KAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,445

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,573 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,445
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF51 KAO 33k57k82k106k131k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,813 miles
PASS
Mileage123,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,760 miles
Since last MOT+10,515 miles
PASS
Mileage113,245 miles
Since last MOT+309 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,936 miles
Since last MOT+13,838 miles
PASS
Mileage99,098 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,196 miles
Since last MOT+12,422 miles
PASS
Mileage77,774 miles
Since last MOT+10,792 miles
PASS
Mileage66,982 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage66,877 miles
Since last MOT+10,188 miles
PASS
Mileage56,689 miles
Since last MOT+15,246 miles
PASS
Mileage41,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,443 miles
Since last MOT+8,489 miles
PASS
Mileage32,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,954 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF51 KAO

What car is EF51 KAO?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 KAO?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 KAO was 130,573 miles, recorded on 5 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 KAO passed its MOT?

EF51 KAO has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2016.

Is EF51 KAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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