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HN51 VUV

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 118,690 miles on the clock, averaging 7,685 miles per year, around 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 HN51 VUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,685

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 reading118,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,652
Average per year7,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HN51 VUV 29k52k74k96k119k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage118,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage115,038 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,010 miles
Since last MOT+8,232 miles
PASS
Mileage106,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
PASS
Mileage91,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,407 miles
PASS
Mileage80,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage77,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage73,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage68,802 miles
Since last MOT+5,648 miles
PASS
Mileage63,154 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage58,699 miles
Since last MOT+17,260 miles
PASS
Mileage41,439 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,203 miles
Since last MOT+11,935 miles
PASS
Mileage29,268 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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

RegistrationHN51 VUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHN — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About HN51 VUV

What car is HN51 VUV?

HN51 VUV is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HN51 VUV?

The last recorded mileage for HN51 VUV was 118,690 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HN51 VUV passed its MOT?

HN51 VUV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 15 Jun 2017.

Is HN51 VUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HN51 VUV 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 HN51 VUV?

HN51 VUV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.