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EF51 XSW

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 182,756 miles on the clock, averaging 8,580 miles per year, around 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 XSW

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,580

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading182,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,096
Average per year8,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 XSW 49k83k116k149k183k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,756 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage180,660 miles
Since last MOT+5,109 miles
PASS
Mileage175,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage171,120 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage166,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage160,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,343 miles
PASS
Mileage151,884 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,846 miles
Since last MOT+18,068 miles
PASS
Mileage133,778 miles
Since last MOT+12,069 miles
PASS
Mileage121,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,709 miles
Since last MOT+12,845 miles
PASS
Mileage108,864 miles
Since last MOT+10,477 miles
PASS
Mileage98,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage90,598 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage80,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,272 miles
PASS
Mileage71,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,835 miles
PASS
Mileage61,722 miles
Since last MOT+12,571 miles
PASS
Mileage49,151 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 XSW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 XSW

What car is EF51 XSW?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 XSW?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 XSW was 182,756 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 XSW passed its MOT?

EF51 XSW has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2021.

Is EF51 XSW ULEZ compliant?

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

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