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EF51 XWU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 139,254 miles on the clock, averaging 6,751 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 XWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,751

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 reading139,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year6,751
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 XWU 57k77k98k119k139k '06'18'13

Check EF51 XWU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,254 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage132,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage126,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,588 miles
PASS
Mileage118,510 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage110,170 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage103,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage98,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage91,052 miles
Since last MOT+13,549 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage73,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage72,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage68,936 miles
Since last MOT+12,290 miles
PASS
Mileage56,646 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 XWU
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 XWU

What car is EF51 XWU?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 XWU?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 XWU was 139,254 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 XWU passed its MOT?

EF51 XWU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2018.

Is EF51 XWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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