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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 110,246 miles on the clock, averaging 8,127 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for SO51 NLU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 110,246 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,127 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO51 NLU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About SO51 NLU
What car is SO51 NLU?
SO51 NLU is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO51 NLU?
The last recorded mileage for SO51 NLU was 110,246 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO51 NLU passed its MOT?
SO51 NLU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2014.
Is SO51 NLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 NLU 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 SO51 NLU?
SO51 NLU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.