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EF51 XTU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 133,565 miles on the clock, averaging 6,184 miles per year, 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 XTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,565
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,184

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,565 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,703
Average per year6,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 XTU 42k65k88k111k134k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,703 miles
PASS
Mileage125,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage120,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage115,585 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage109,956 miles
Since last MOT+2,123 miles
PASS
Mileage107,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,485 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage96,966 miles
Since last MOT+6,198 miles
PASS
Mileage90,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage83,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage71,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,623 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage63,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,490 miles
PASS
Mileage56,523 miles
Since last MOT+14,733 miles
PASS
Mileage41,790 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 XTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 XTU

What car is EF51 XTU?

EF51 XTU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF51 XTU?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 XTU was 133,565 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 XTU passed its MOT?

EF51 XTU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2020.

Is EF51 XTU ULEZ compliant?

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

EF51 XTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.