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EX51 GVR

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 117,582 miles on the clock, averaging 4,782 miles per year, well below 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 GVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,782

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,582 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,209
Average per year4,782
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 GVR 41k60k79k99k118k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage115,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,220 miles
PASS
Mileage114,153 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,142 miles
Since last MOT+1,932 miles
PASS
Mileage112,210 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,209 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage109,757 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage105,346 miles
Since last MOT+13,652 miles
PASS
Mileage91,694 miles
Since last MOT+12,598 miles
PASS
Mileage79,096 miles
Since last MOT+10,496 miles
PASS
Mileage68,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage63,714 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage62,574 miles
Since last MOT+1,994 miles
PASS
Mileage60,580 miles
Since last MOT+1,854 miles
PASS
Mileage58,726 miles
Since last MOT+1,594 miles
PASS
Mileage57,132 miles
Since last MOT+1,811 miles
PASS
Mileage55,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,847 miles
PASS
Mileage48,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,217 miles
PASS
Mileage41,257 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 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 GVR

What car is EX51 GVR?

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

What is the mileage of EX51 GVR?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 GVR was 117,582 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 GVR passed its MOT?

EX51 GVR has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2022.

Is EX51 GVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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