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EF51 LXU

2001 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 Fiesta Petrol 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 144,258 miles on the clock, averaging 9,855 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 LXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,855

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 reading144,258 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 LXU 46k70k95k120k144k '05'15'11

Check EF51 LXU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,258 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage141,886 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage136,351 miles
Since last MOT+13,573 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage119,736 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,734 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage110,154 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,150 miles
Since last MOT+10,961 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,035 miles
PASS
Mileage92,154 miles
Since last MOT+13,226 miles
PASS
Mileage78,928 miles
Since last MOT+19,223 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,705 miles
Since last MOT+14,016 miles
PASS
Mileage45,689 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 LXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 LXU

What car is EF51 LXU?

EF51 LXU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 LXU?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 LXU was 144,258 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 LXU passed its MOT?

EF51 LXU has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2015.

Is EF51 LXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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