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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 137,711 miles on the clock, averaging 11,189 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for EY51 VHU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 137,711 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,002 |
| Average per year | 11,189 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EY51 VHU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EY — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About EY51 VHU
What car is EY51 VHU?
EY51 VHU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.
What is the mileage of EY51 VHU?
The last recorded mileage for EY51 VHU was 137,711 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EY51 VHU passed its MOT?
EY51 VHU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2015.
Is EY51 VHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY51 VHU 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 EY51 VHU?
EY51 VHU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.