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 34 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 13 (62% pass rate). It has 181,608 miles on the clock, averaging 8,976 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 VZW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 181,608 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,976 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 34 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 VZW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VZW
What car is ET51 VZW?
ET51 VZW is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of ET51 VZW?
The last recorded mileage for ET51 VZW was 181,608 miles, recorded on 2 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET51 VZW passed its MOT?
ET51 VZW has had 34 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (21 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2026.
Is ET51 VZW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 VZW 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 VZW?
ET51 VZW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.