Vehicle summary
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 134,430 miles on the clock, averaging 8,933 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for RE51 OBS
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 134,430 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,933 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RE51 OBS |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RE51 OBS
What car is RE51 OBS?
RE51 OBS is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RE51 OBS?
The last recorded mileage for RE51 OBS was 134,430 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE51 OBS passed its MOT?
RE51 OBS has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2014.
Is RE51 OBS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE51 OBS 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 OBS?
RE51 OBS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.