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EF51 YBU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 176,950 miles on the clock, averaging 12,144 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 YBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,144

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,950 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,589
Average per year12,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF51 YBU 33k69k105k141k177k '06'17'12

Check EF51 YBU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,950 miles
Since last MOT+21,589 miles
PASS
Mileage155,361 miles
Since last MOT+22,256 miles
PASS
Mileage133,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,692 miles
PASS
Mileage126,413 miles
Since last MOT+20,577 miles
PASS
Mileage105,836 miles
Since last MOT+10,149 miles
PASS
Mileage95,687 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage85,956 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
PASS
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage62,240 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
PASS
Mileage52,413 miles
Since last MOT+9,534 miles
PASS
Mileage42,879 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,858 miles
Since last MOT+9,371 miles
PASS
Mileage33,487 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 YBU
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 YBU

What car is EF51 YBU?

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

What is the mileage of EF51 YBU?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 YBU was 176,950 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 YBU passed its MOT?

EF51 YBU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2017.

Is EF51 YBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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