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EF51 VHT

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 78,326 miles on the clock, averaging 3,615 miles per year, well 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 VHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,615

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,487
Average per year3,615
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 VHT 32k44k55k67k78k '06'19'12

Check EF51 VHT

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
PASS
Mileage75,839 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage73,753 miles
Since last MOT+1,602 miles
PASS
Mileage72,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
PASS
Mileage69,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,855 miles
PASS
Mileage65,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage60,485 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage56,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,670 miles
PASS
Mileage52,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage47,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage44,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage39,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage35,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,290 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage31,983 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 VHT
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 VHT

What car is EF51 VHT?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 VHT?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 VHT was 78,326 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 VHT passed its MOT?

EF51 VHT has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2019.

Is EF51 VHT ULEZ compliant?

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

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