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ET51 VLX

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 59,523 miles on the clock, averaging 3,753 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET51 VLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,753

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 reading59,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,753
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 VLX 14k25k37k48k60k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,523 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage53,639 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
PASS
Mileage47,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,334 miles
PASS
Mileage40,607 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage34,584 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage30,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage23,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,223 miles
Since last MOT+630 miles
PASS
Mileage18,593 miles
Since last MOT+622 miles
PASS
Mileage17,971 miles
Since last MOT+745 miles
PASS
Mileage17,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,284 miles
PASS
Mileage15,942 miles
Since last MOT+1,813 miles
PASS
Mileage14,129 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 VLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 VLX

What car is ET51 VLX?

ET51 VLX is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of ET51 VLX?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 VLX was 59,523 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 VLX passed its MOT?

ET51 VLX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2018.

Is ET51 VLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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