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ET51 VMA

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 114,353 miles on the clock, averaging 3,733 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 VMA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
3,733

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading114,353 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,733
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 VMA 39k58k77k96k114k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,232 miles
PASS
Mileage110,121 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage106,828 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage102,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
PASS
Mileage98,845 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,785 miles
Since last MOT+3,265 miles
PASS
Mileage95,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage90,789 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage86,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage81,524 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage75,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,337 miles
PASS
Mileage66,264 miles
Since last MOT+11,239 miles
PASS
Mileage55,025 miles
Since last MOT+9,359 miles
PASS
Mileage45,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage43,227 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage37,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage27,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,277 miles
PASS
Mileage18,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,132 miles
PASS
Mileage10,201 miles
PASS
Mileage56,292 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage48,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,237 miles
Since last MOT+9,155 miles
PASS
Mileage39,082 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 VMA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 VMA

What car is ET51 VMA?

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

What is the mileage of ET51 VMA?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 VMA was 114,353 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 VMA passed its MOT?

ET51 VMA has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2026.

Is ET51 VMA ULEZ compliant?

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

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