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VE51 GOP

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 147,001 miles on the clock, averaging 9,821 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 VE51 GOP

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,821

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year78
Average per year9,821
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE51 GOP 53k76k100k123k147k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,001 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,980 miles
PASS
Mileage137,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,943 miles
Since last MOT+9,279 miles
PASS
Mileage128,664 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage119,303 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage108,717 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,712 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage100,592 miles
Since last MOT+10,040 miles
PASS
Mileage90,552 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage80,576 miles
Since last MOT+9,999 miles
PASS
Mileage70,577 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,298 miles
PASS
Mileage52,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,625 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 GOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About VE51 GOP

What car is VE51 GOP?

VE51 GOP is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VE51 GOP?

The last recorded mileage for VE51 GOP was 147,001 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE51 GOP passed its MOT?

VE51 GOP has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2016.

Is VE51 GOP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE51 GOP 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 VE51 GOP?

VE51 GOP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.