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DK51 RCU

2001 Ford Escort · Diesel · 1753cc

White Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourWhite
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 Escort Diesel 1753cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 82,195 miles on the clock, averaging 4,928 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DK51 RCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,195
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
4,928

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,195 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,627
Average per year4,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK51 RCU 45k54k64k73k82k '06'14'09

Check DK51 RCU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage79,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,119 miles
PASS
Mileage72,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage65,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage59,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage52,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage44,894 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,893 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 RCU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DK51 RCU

What car is DK51 RCU?

DK51 RCU is a white Ford Escort, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chester in 2001.

What is the mileage of DK51 RCU?

The last recorded mileage for DK51 RCU was 82,195 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK51 RCU passed its MOT?

DK51 RCU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Jan 2014.

Is DK51 RCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK51 RCU 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 DK51 RCU?

DK51 RCU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.