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SX51 COU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1753cc
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 1753cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 124,783 miles on the clock, averaging 9,343 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 SX51 COU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,783
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,343

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 reading124,783 miles
Reading date
Miles last year89
Average per year9,343
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX51 COU 58k74k91k108k125k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,783 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,694 miles
Since last MOT+214 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,480 miles
Since last MOT+16,457 miles
PASS
Mileage108,023 miles
Since last MOT+12,576 miles
PASS
Mileage95,447 miles
Since last MOT+9,246 miles
PASS
Mileage86,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,201 miles
Since last MOT+11,649 miles
PASS
Mileage74,552 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage68,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage64,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage57,614 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,590 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 COU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SX51 COU

What car is SX51 COU?

SX51 COU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SX51 COU?

The last recorded mileage for SX51 COU was 124,783 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX51 COU passed its MOT?

SX51 COU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2013.

Is SX51 COU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX51 COU 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 SX51 COU?

SX51 COU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.