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EX51 HNE

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 139,988 miles on the clock, averaging 11,883 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 HNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,988
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,883

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 reading139,988 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year11,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 HNE 21k51k81k110k140k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,988 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,977 miles
Since last MOT+15,612 miles
PASS
Mileage124,365 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,354 miles
Since last MOT+15,074 miles
PASS
Mileage109,280 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,270 miles
Since last MOT+11,182 miles
PASS
Mileage98,088 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,078 miles
Since last MOT+13,003 miles
PASS
Mileage85,075 miles
Since last MOT+14,843 miles
PASS
Mileage70,232 miles
Since last MOT+15,978 miles
PASS
Mileage54,254 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,243 miles
Since last MOT+16,205 miles
PASS
Mileage38,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
PASS
Mileage30,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage24,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage21,348 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 HNE
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 HNE

What car is EX51 HNE?

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

What is the mileage of EX51 HNE?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 HNE was 139,988 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 HNE passed its MOT?

EX51 HNE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2016.

Is EX51 HNE ULEZ compliant?

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

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