Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 78,876 miles on the clock, averaging 5,226 miles per year, below 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 VFC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,876 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,226 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EF51 VFC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 VFC
What car is EF51 VFC?
EF51 VFC is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EF51 VFC?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 VFC was 78,876 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 VFC passed its MOT?
EF51 VFC has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Aug 2015.
Is EF51 VFC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 VFC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 VFC?
EF51 VFC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.