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 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 80,291 miles on the clock, averaging 4,147 miles per year, well below 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 GWL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 80,291 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,147 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | VE51 GWL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VE — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About VE51 GWL
What car is VE51 GWL?
VE51 GWL is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.
What is the mileage of VE51 GWL?
The last recorded mileage for VE51 GWL was 80,291 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VE51 GWL passed its MOT?
VE51 GWL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2018.
Is VE51 GWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE51 GWL 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 GWL?
VE51 GWL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.