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EF51 MGX

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 99,924 miles on the clock, averaging 6,112 miles per year, below 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 MGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,924
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,112

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

Below average
Latest reading99,924 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,165
Average per year6,112
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF51 MGX 33k49k66k83k100k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,924 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage93,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage88,331 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage84,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,679 miles
PASS
Mileage79,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,956 miles
PASS
Mileage74,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage68,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage62,719 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage55,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage47,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,440 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,646 miles
PASS
Mileage32,630 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 MGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 MGX

What car is EF51 MGX?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 MGX?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 MGX was 99,924 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 MGX passed its MOT?

EF51 MGX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2017.

Is EF51 MGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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