Vehicle summary
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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 154,528 miles on the clock, averaging 7,285 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF51 VDL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 154,528 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,369 |
| Average per year | 7,285 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF51 VDL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 VDL
What car is EF51 VDL?
EF51 VDL is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EF51 VDL?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 VDL was 154,528 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 VDL passed its MOT?
EF51 VDL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2021.
Is EF51 VDL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 VDL 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 VDL?
EF51 VDL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.