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WM51 CSO

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
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 2002 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 165,550 miles on the clock, averaging 8,049 miles per year, around 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 WM51 CSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,049

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,502
Average per year8,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM51 CSO 55k83k110k138k166k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,550 miles
Since last MOT+11,502 miles
PASS
Mileage154,048 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage149,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,529 miles
Since last MOT+15,811 miles
PASS
Mileage133,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,718 miles
Since last MOT+18,563 miles
PASS
Mileage115,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,155 miles
Since last MOT+17,697 miles
PASS
Mileage98,458 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage89,333 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage85,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage81,726 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage76,614 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage68,877 miles
Since last MOT+6,655 miles
PASS
Mileage62,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage55,383 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

RegistrationWM51 CSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WM51 CSO

What car is WM51 CSO?

WM51 CSO is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WM51 CSO?

The last recorded mileage for WM51 CSO was 165,550 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM51 CSO passed its MOT?

WM51 CSO has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2019.

Is WM51 CSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM51 CSO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WM51 CSO?

WM51 CSO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.