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EF51 YVW

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 59,787 miles on the clock, averaging 5,940 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EF51 YVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
5,940

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading59,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,507
Average per year5,940
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF51 YVW 35k41k47k54k60k '05'10'09

Check EF51 YVW

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage52,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,280 miles
Since last MOT+5,172 miles
PASS
Mileage47,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,339 miles
PASS
Mileage40,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage34,876 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 YVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EF51 YVW

What car is EF51 YVW?

EF51 YVW is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EF51 YVW?

The last recorded mileage for EF51 YVW was 59,787 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF51 YVW passed its MOT?

EF51 YVW has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Mar 2010.

Is EF51 YVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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