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EX51 GDU

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGreen
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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 117,350 miles on the clock, averaging 7,662 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 EX51 GDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,662

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,343
Average per year7,662
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX51 GDU 25k48k71k94k117k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,350 miles
Since last MOT+12,343 miles
PASS
Mileage105,007 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
PASS
Mileage97,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage90,629 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage82,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
PASS
Mileage75,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage68,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage62,467 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage56,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,290 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,007 miles
Since last MOT+7,761 miles
PASS
Mileage43,246 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage35,741 miles
Since last MOT+10,795 miles
PASS
Mileage24,946 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

RegistrationEX51 GDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 GDU

What car is EX51 GDU?

EX51 GDU is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 GDU?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 GDU was 117,350 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 GDU passed its MOT?

EX51 GDU has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Oct 2018.

Is EX51 GDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 GDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX51 GDU?

EX51 GDU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.