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ET51 YLR

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 128,899 miles on the clock, averaging 8,586 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 YLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,586

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,899 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,586
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET51 YLR 46k67k87k108k129k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage123,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
PASS
Mileage117,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,425 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,117 miles
Since last MOT+12,511 miles
PASS
Mileage97,606 miles
Since last MOT+14,768 miles
PASS
Mileage82,838 miles
Since last MOT+3,796 miles
PASS
Mileage79,042 miles
Since last MOT+8,182 miles
PASS
Mileage70,860 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage54,727 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
PASS
Mileage45,851 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 YLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 YLR

What car is ET51 YLR?

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

What is the mileage of ET51 YLR?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 YLR was 128,899 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 YLR passed its MOT?

ET51 YLR has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2015.

Is ET51 YLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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