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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 118,204 miles on the clock, averaging 8,219 miles per year, around 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 VHF
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 118,204 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,219 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 VHF |
| 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 VHF
What car is ET51 VHF?
ET51 VHF is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of ET51 VHF?
The last recorded mileage for ET51 VHF was 118,204 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET51 VHF passed its MOT?
ET51 VHF has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2014.
Is ET51 VHF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 VHF 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 VHF?
ET51 VHF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.