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ET51 DPY

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 126,722 miles on the clock, averaging 9,303 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for ET51 DPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,722
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,303

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 reading126,722 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,303
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET51 DPY 31k55k79k103k127k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage120,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,699 miles
Since last MOT+10,486 miles
PASS
Mileage110,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,213 miles
Since last MOT+12,499 miles
PASS
Mileage97,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,714 miles
Since last MOT+9,438 miles
PASS
Mileage88,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage80,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,418 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage71,486 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,467 miles
Since last MOT+9,127 miles
PASS
Mileage62,340 miles
Since last MOT+11,586 miles
PASS
Mileage50,754 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,751 miles
Since last MOT+12,678 miles
PASS
Mileage38,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage30,626 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

RegistrationET51 DPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 DPY

What car is ET51 DPY?

ET51 DPY is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of ET51 DPY?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 DPY was 126,722 miles, recorded on 24 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 DPY passed its MOT?

ET51 DPY has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2016.

Is ET51 DPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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