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 1988cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 86,778 miles on the clock, averaging 5,218 miles per year, 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 VFG
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,778 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,218 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ET51 VFG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About ET51 VFG
What car is ET51 VFG?
ET51 VFG is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of ET51 VFG?
The last recorded mileage for ET51 VFG was 86,778 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET51 VFG passed its MOT?
ET51 VFG has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2017.
Is ET51 VFG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 VFG 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 VFG?
ET51 VFG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.