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ET51 DWE

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1753cc
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 1753cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 123,954 miles on the clock, averaging 6,790 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 ET51 DWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,954
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,790

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,954 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,891
Average per year6,790
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET51 DWE 48k67k86k105k124k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,954 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage118,063 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,521 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage90,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage84,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,030 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
PASS
Mileage70,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,123 miles
PASS
Mileage63,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,688 miles
PASS
Mileage54,625 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage48,225 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 DWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 DWE

What car is ET51 DWE?

ET51 DWE is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of ET51 DWE?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 DWE was 123,954 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 DWE passed its MOT?

ET51 DWE has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2017.

Is ET51 DWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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