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ET51 SWV

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 89,171 miles on the clock, averaging 4,850 miles per year, well below 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 SWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,850

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

Low mileage
Latest reading89,171 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,850
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 SWV 28k43k59k74k89k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,330 miles
PASS
Mileage84,841 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage79,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,738 miles
PASS
Mileage76,729 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage73,642 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage68,682 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage65,757 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage59,403 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage54,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage48,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage42,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage37,096 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,079 miles
Since last MOT+9,199 miles
PASS
Mileage27,880 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 SWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 SWV

What car is ET51 SWV?

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

What is the mileage of ET51 SWV?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 SWV was 89,171 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 SWV passed its MOT?

ET51 SWV has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2018.

Is ET51 SWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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