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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 71,333 miles on the clock, averaging 6,172 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 VCA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 71,333 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,749 |
| Average per year | 6,172 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET51 VCA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About ET51 VCA
What car is ET51 VCA?
ET51 VCA is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of ET51 VCA?
The last recorded mileage for ET51 VCA was 71,333 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET51 VCA passed its MOT?
ET51 VCA has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2016.
Is ET51 VCA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 VCA 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 VCA?
ET51 VCA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.