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EX51 HZW

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 86,755 miles on the clock, averaging 6,012 miles per year, below 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 HZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,755
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,012

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,755 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,012
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX51 HZW 37k49k62k74k87k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,755 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,751 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,679 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,932 miles
PASS
Mileage71,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,977 miles
PASS
Mileage66,819 miles
Since last MOT+6,115 miles
PASS
Mileage60,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,704 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
PASS
Mileage54,668 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage43,761 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,852 miles
PASS
Mileage36,909 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 HZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 HZW

What car is EX51 HZW?

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

What is the mileage of EX51 HZW?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 HZW was 86,755 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 HZW passed its MOT?

EX51 HZW has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2015.

Is EX51 HZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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