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FH51 OVW

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 84,994 miles on the clock, averaging 3,246 miles per year, well below 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 FH51 OVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,994
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,246

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,994 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,948
Average per year3,246
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH51 OVW 49k58k67k76k85k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage83,046 miles
Since last MOT+1,005 miles
PASS
Mileage82,041 miles
Since last MOT+1,276 miles
PASS
Mileage80,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,765 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage79,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,340 miles
PASS
Mileage77,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage72,324 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage65,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage57,827 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage51,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage49,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,054 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 OVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FH51 OVW

What car is FH51 OVW?

FH51 OVW is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FH51 OVW?

The last recorded mileage for FH51 OVW was 84,994 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH51 OVW passed its MOT?

FH51 OVW has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2016.

Is FH51 OVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH51 OVW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FH51 OVW?

FH51 OVW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.