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EX51 GVL

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 117,445 miles on the clock, averaging 8,466 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 GVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,466

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 reading117,445 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year8,466
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX51 GVL 41k60k79k98k117k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,445 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,435 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,733 miles
Since last MOT+8,946 miles
PASS
Mileage101,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,787 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
PASS
Mileage92,107 miles
Since last MOT+215 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,221 miles
PASS
Mileage83,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage76,284 miles
Since last MOT+8,145 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,139 miles
Since last MOT+8,766 miles
PASS
Mileage59,373 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage52,280 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,200 miles
Since last MOT+10,901 miles
PASS
Mileage41,299 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,282 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 GVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 GVL

What car is EX51 GVL?

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

What is the mileage of EX51 GVL?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 GVL was 117,445 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 GVL passed its MOT?

EX51 GVL has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2015.

Is EX51 GVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 GVL 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 GVL?

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