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RE51 FBJ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 36,165 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RE51 FBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
36,165
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading36,165 miles
Reading date
Miles last year126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE51 FBJ 148k148k148k148k148k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage36,165 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,039 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage25,406 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,370 miles
Since last MOT+9,892 miles
PASS
Mileage15,478 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,429 miles
PASS
Mileage199,940 miles
Since last MOT+14,381 miles
PASS
Mileage185,559 miles
Since last MOT+14,103 miles
PASS
Mileage171,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,456 miles
Since last MOT+14,281 miles
PASS
Mileage157,175 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage147,505 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 FBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RE51 FBJ

What car is RE51 FBJ?

RE51 FBJ is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RE51 FBJ?

The last recorded mileage for RE51 FBJ was 36,165 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE51 FBJ passed its MOT?

RE51 FBJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2013.

Is RE51 FBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 FBJ 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 RE51 FBJ?

RE51 FBJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.