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EF51 OUV

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 124,064 miles on the clock, averaging 6,170 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 OUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,170

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,064 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,738
Average per year6,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 OUV 32k55k78k101k124k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage124,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,738 miles
PASS
Mileage121,326 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,263 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
Mileage118,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,949 miles
Since last MOT+3,031 miles
PASS
Mileage115,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage108,895 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,612 miles
PASS
Mileage102,274 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage94,467 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,660 miles
PASS
Mileage88,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,804 miles
Since last MOT+10,670 miles
PASS
Mileage78,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage72,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage62,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,851 miles
Since last MOT+7,316 miles
PASS
Mileage55,535 miles
Since last MOT+7,749 miles
PASS
Mileage47,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,960 miles
PASS
Mileage39,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,826 miles
Since last MOT+8,192 miles
PASS
Mileage31,634 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 OUV
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 OUV

What car is EF51 OUV?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 OUV?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 OUV was 124,064 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 OUV passed its MOT?

EF51 OUV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 25 Nov 2020.

Is EF51 OUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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