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EF51 XSU

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 164,304 miles on the clock, averaging 9,585 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 XSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,585

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,304 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,697
Average per year9,585
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 XSU 59k85k111k138k164k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage159,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage152,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage146,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage142,497 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage138,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,757 miles
Since last MOT+14,019 miles
PASS
Mileage124,738 miles
Since last MOT+12,875 miles
PASS
Mileage111,863 miles
Since last MOT+12,871 miles
PASS
Mileage98,992 miles
Since last MOT+13,808 miles
PASS
Mileage85,184 miles
Since last MOT+13,364 miles
PASS
Mileage71,820 miles
Since last MOT+13,141 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,679 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 XSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 XSU

What car is EF51 XSU?

EF51 XSU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 XSU?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 XSU was 164,304 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 XSU passed its MOT?

EF51 XSU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2017.

Is EF51 XSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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