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ET51 DHX

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 154,002 miles on the clock, averaging 9,071 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 ET51 DHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,071

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,303
Average per year9,071
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 DHX 56k81k105k130k154k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,002 miles
Since last MOT+17,303 miles
PASS
Mileage136,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage133,334 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
PASS
Mileage124,908 miles
Since last MOT+8,646 miles
PASS
Mileage116,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,873 miles
PASS
Mileage106,389 miles
Since last MOT+8,330 miles
PASS
Mileage98,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,059 miles
Since last MOT+12,266 miles
PASS
Mileage85,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,842 miles
PASS
Mileage83,951 miles
Since last MOT+12,140 miles
PASS
Mileage71,811 miles
Since last MOT+15,664 miles
PASS
Mileage56,147 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

RegistrationET51 DHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 DHX

What car is ET51 DHX?

ET51 DHX is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of ET51 DHX?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 DHX was 154,002 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 DHX passed its MOT?

ET51 DHX has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2016.

Is ET51 DHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 DHX 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 ET51 DHX?

ET51 DHX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.