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 1989cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 136,863 miles on the clock, averaging 8,719 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 HVT
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 136,863 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,199 |
| Average per year | 8,719 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 HVT |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1989cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EX51 HVT
What car is EX51 HVT?
EX51 HVT is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1989cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EX51 HVT?
The last recorded mileage for EX51 HVT was 136,863 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX51 HVT passed its MOT?
EX51 HVT has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 6 Sep 2014.
Is EX51 HVT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 HVT 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 HVT?
EX51 HVT is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.