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ET51 VPG

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for ET51 VPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,878

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,671 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-20
Average per year3,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 VPG 36k48k60k72k85k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage84,671 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,438 miles
PASS
Mileage76,253 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,365 miles
PASS
Mileage67,745 miles
Since last MOT+7,376 miles
PASS
Mileage60,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,038 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,997 miles
PASS
Mileage53,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage50,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage46,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage43,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage35,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage32,717 miles
PASS
Mileage35,827 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,825 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.

Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 VPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 VPG

What car is ET51 VPG?

ET51 VPG is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

Has ET51 VPG passed its MOT?

ET51 VPG has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2019.

Is ET51 VPG ULEZ compliant?

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

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