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 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 152,747 miles on the clock, averaging 9,218 miles per year, above 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 VEA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 152,747 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,218 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EF51 VEA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 VEA
What car is EF51 VEA?
EF51 VEA is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EF51 VEA?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 VEA was 152,747 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 VEA passed its MOT?
EF51 VEA has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2015.
Is EF51 VEA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 VEA 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 VEA?
EF51 VEA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.