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WF51 CEN

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2001 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 154,490 miles on the clock, averaging 3,907 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for WF51 CEN

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,907

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading154,490 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF51 CEN 107k119k131k143k154k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage147,492 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage142,701 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,634 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage136,155 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,073 miles
Since last MOT+9,359 miles
PASS
Mileage126,714 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,388 miles
PASS
Mileage204,160 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage198,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage195,107 miles
Since last MOT+14,693 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage171,269 miles
Since last MOT+11,853 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,416 miles
Since last MOT+25,641 miles
PASS
Mileage133,775 miles
Since last MOT+26,997 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,778 miles

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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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 CEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WF51 CEN

What car is WF51 CEN?

WF51 CEN is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WF51 CEN?

The last recorded mileage for WF51 CEN was 154,490 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF51 CEN passed its MOT?

WF51 CEN has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2017.

Is WF51 CEN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF51 CEN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WF51 CEN?

WF51 CEN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.