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EX51 HBK

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 114,214 miles on the clock, averaging 8,998 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 HBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,214
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,998

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 reading114,214 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,998
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX51 HBK 53k68k84k99k114k '05'12'08

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage108,521 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage101,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage98,206 miles
Since last MOT+14,077 miles
PASS
Mileage84,129 miles
Since last MOT+10,930 miles
PASS
Mileage73,199 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage65,780 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,778 miles
Since last MOT+12,908 miles
PASS
Mileage52,870 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 HBK
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 HBK

What car is EX51 HBK?

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

What is the mileage of EX51 HBK?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 HBK was 114,214 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 HBK passed its MOT?

EX51 HBK has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2012.

Is EX51 HBK ULEZ compliant?

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

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