Vehicle summary
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 277,514 miles on the clock, averaging 10,998 miles per year, above 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 YYL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 277,514 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,998 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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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
| Registration | EF51 YYL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EF51 YYL
What car is EF51 YYL?
EF51 YYL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EF51 YYL?
The last recorded mileage for EF51 YYL was 277,514 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF51 YYL passed its MOT?
EF51 YYL has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.
Is EF51 YYL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF51 YYL 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 YYL?
EF51 YYL is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.