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EX51 HEV

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 121,189 miles on the clock, averaging 7,433 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 HEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,433

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,860
Average per year7,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 HEV 56k72k89k105k121k '06'15'11

Check EX51 HEV

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,329 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage105,815 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage100,416 miles
Since last MOT+13,900 miles
PASS
Mileage86,516 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,448 miles
Since last MOT+18,135 miles
PASS
Mileage68,313 miles
Since last MOT+12,107 miles
PASS
Mileage56,206 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 HEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 HEV

What car is EX51 HEV?

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

What is the mileage of EX51 HEV?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 HEV was 121,189 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 HEV passed its MOT?

EX51 HEV has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2015.

Is EX51 HEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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