Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 119,744 miles on the clock, averaging 7,137 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for EX51 HFD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 119,744 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,137 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX51 HFD |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EX51 HFD
What car is EX51 HFD?
EX51 HFD is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 HFD?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 HFD was 119,744 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 HFD passed its MOT?
EX51 HFD has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2015.
Is EX51 HFD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 HFD 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 HFD?
EX51 HFD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.