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AP51 RXT

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 179,052 miles on the clock, averaging 9,746 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for AP51 RXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,052
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,746

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,052 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,298
Average per year9,746
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP51 RXT 101k121k140k160k179k '05'13'09

Check AP51 RXT

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,052 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage169,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage161,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,612 miles
PASS
Mileage151,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage142,742 miles
Since last MOT+8,380 miles
PASS
Mileage134,362 miles
Since last MOT+12,059 miles
PASS
Mileage122,303 miles
Since last MOT+10,656 miles
PASS
Mileage111,647 miles
Since last MOT+10,641 miles
PASS
Mileage101,006 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,005 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 RXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 RXT

What car is AP51 RXT?

AP51 RXT is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Norwich in 2001.

What is the mileage of AP51 RXT?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 RXT was 179,052 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 RXT passed its MOT?

AP51 RXT has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Oct 2013.

Is AP51 RXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 RXT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP51 RXT?

AP51 RXT is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.