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EF51 OUL

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 147,315 miles on the clock, averaging 11,040 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 OUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,315
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,040

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 reading147,315 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 OUL 45k71k96k122k147k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage141,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,484 miles
PASS
Mileage137,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage132,392 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage126,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,684 miles
Since last MOT+16,203 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,481 miles
Since last MOT+15,965 miles
PASS
Mileage94,516 miles
Since last MOT+25,657 miles
PASS
Mileage68,859 miles
Since last MOT+18,509 miles
PASS
Mileage50,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
PASS
Mileage45,268 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 OUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 OUL

What car is EF51 OUL?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 OUL?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 OUL was 147,315 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 OUL passed its MOT?

EF51 OUL has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2016.

Is EF51 OUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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