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RJ51 ARS

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 150,532 miles on the clock, averaging 11,941 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 ARS

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,941

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,532 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 ARS 36k65k93k122k151k '05'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage148,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
PASS
Mileage145,615 miles
Since last MOT+16,152 miles
PASS
Mileage129,463 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,442 miles
Since last MOT+20,927 miles
PASS
Mileage108,515 miles
Since last MOT+22,868 miles
PASS
Mileage85,647 miles
Since last MOT+22,900 miles
PASS
Mileage62,747 miles
Since last MOT+13,207 miles
PASS
Mileage49,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,235 miles
PASS
Mileage42,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage36,403 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 ARS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 ARS

What car is RJ51 ARS?

RJ51 ARS is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RJ51 ARS?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 ARS was 150,532 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 ARS passed its MOT?

RJ51 ARS has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2015.

Is RJ51 ARS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 ARS 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 RJ51 ARS?

RJ51 ARS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.