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EX51 HFZ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 102,509 miles on the clock, averaging 9,579 miles per year, above 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 HFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,509
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,579

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading102,509 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year9,579
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX51 HFZ 27k46k65k84k103k '05'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,509 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,558 miles
PASS
Mileage91,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,824 miles
PASS
Mileage83,099 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
PASS
Mileage72,136 miles
Since last MOT+8,910 miles
PASS
Mileage63,226 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,703 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage49,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,509 miles
PASS
Mileage40,320 miles
Since last MOT+11,814 miles
PASS
Mileage28,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
PASS
Mileage27,025 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,026 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 HFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 HFZ

What car is EX51 HFZ?

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

What is the mileage of EX51 HFZ?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 HFZ was 102,509 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 HFZ passed its MOT?

EX51 HFZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2013.

Is EX51 HFZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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