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GV51 RNF

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 31,308 miles on the clock, averaging 996 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 GV51 RNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
31,308
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
996

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading31,308 miles
Reading date
Miles last year197
Average per year996
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV51 RNF 14k19k23k27k31k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage31,308 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
PASS
Mileage31,111 miles
Since last MOT+421 miles
PASS
Mileage30,690 miles
Since last MOT+422 miles
PASS
Mileage30,268 miles
Since last MOT+595 miles
PASS
Mileage29,673 miles
Since last MOT+659 miles
PASS
Mileage29,014 miles
Since last MOT+615 miles
PASS
Mileage28,399 miles
Since last MOT+650 miles
PASS
Mileage27,749 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
PASS
Mileage26,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,948 miles
Since last MOT+1,009 miles
PASS
Mileage25,939 miles
Since last MOT+1,084 miles
PASS
Mileage24,855 miles
Since last MOT+1,026 miles
PASS
Mileage23,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,251 miles
PASS
Mileage22,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,647 miles
PASS
Mileage20,931 miles
Since last MOT+676 miles
PASS
Mileage20,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,323 miles
PASS
Mileage18,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,127 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage14,370 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 RNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About GV51 RNF

What car is GV51 RNF?

GV51 RNF is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2001.

What is the mileage of GV51 RNF?

The last recorded mileage for GV51 RNF was 31,308 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV51 RNF passed its MOT?

GV51 RNF has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2023.

Is GV51 RNF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV51 RNF 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 GV51 RNF?

GV51 RNF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.