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 1988cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 85,873 miles on the clock, averaging 7,691 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 HFR
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 85,873 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,344 |
| Average per year | 7,691 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EX51 HFR |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EX51 HFR
What car is EX51 HFR?
EX51 HFR is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 HFR?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 HFR was 85,873 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 HFR passed its MOT?
EX51 HFR has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Feb 2014.
Is EX51 HFR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 HFR 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 HFR?
EX51 HFR is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.