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HF51 LTY

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 126,765 miles on the clock, averaging 8,095 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for HF51 LTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,095

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,390
Average per year8,095
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HF51 LTY 47k67k87k107k127k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,765 miles
Since last MOT+11,390 miles
PASS
Mileage115,375 miles
PASS
FAIL
FAIL
Mileage113,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
PASS
Mileage107,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage103,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,950 miles
PASS
Mileage93,239 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,232 miles
Since last MOT+8,051 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,181 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage79,173 miles
Since last MOT+11,635 miles
PASS
Mileage67,538 miles
Since last MOT+9,824 miles
PASS
Mileage57,714 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
PASS
Mileage47,379 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 LTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HF51 LTY

What car is HF51 LTY?

HF51 LTY is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HF51 LTY?

The last recorded mileage for HF51 LTY was 126,765 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HF51 LTY passed its MOT?

HF51 LTY has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 2 Nov 2015.

Is HF51 LTY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF51 LTY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HF51 LTY?

HF51 LTY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.