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GV51 JTO

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 167,060 miles on the clock, averaging 10,791 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 GV51 JTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,060
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,791

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,060 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,791
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV51 JTO 57k85k112k140k167k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,060 miles
Since last MOT+17,932 miles
PASS
Mileage149,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,128 miles
Since last MOT+12,218 miles
PASS
Mileage136,910 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,886 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage129,735 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,719 miles
Since last MOT+9,445 miles
PASS
Mileage120,274 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,272 miles
Since last MOT+9,288 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,984 miles
Since last MOT+8,769 miles
PASS
Mileage102,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage93,105 miles
Since last MOT+9,675 miles
PASS
Mileage83,430 miles
Since last MOT+12,490 miles
PASS
Mileage70,940 miles
Since last MOT+13,606 miles
PASS
Mileage57,334 miles

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

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 JTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 JTO

What car is GV51 JTO?

GV51 JTO is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV51 JTO?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 JTO was 167,060 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 JTO passed its MOT?

GV51 JTO has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2017.

Is GV51 JTO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 JTO 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 GV51 JTO?

GV51 JTO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.