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EX51 HLW

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 206,853 miles on the clock, averaging 5,485 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX51 HLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,853
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,485

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading206,853 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 HLW 129k148k168k187k207k '05'19'14

Check EX51 HLW

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage203,188 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,163 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage201,285 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage193,865 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage186,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage180,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage174,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
PASS
Mileage167,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage164,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage159,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage154,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,533 miles
PASS
Mileage149,940 miles
Since last MOT+3,026 miles
PASS
Mileage146,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage144,042 miles
Since last MOT+15,394 miles
PASS
Mileage128,648 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 HLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 HLW

What car is EX51 HLW?

EX51 HLW is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 HLW?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 HLW was 206,853 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 HLW passed its MOT?

EX51 HLW has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2019.

Is EX51 HLW ULEZ compliant?

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

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