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RJ51 BDF

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 95,870 miles on the clock, averaging 4,553 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 BDF

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,553

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,870 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,553
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 BDF 35k50k65k81k96k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage94,180 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
PASS
Mileage88,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,854 miles
PASS
Mileage83,739 miles
Since last MOT+3,838 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,901 miles
Since last MOT+1,376 miles
PASS
Mileage78,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage74,796 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage71,334 miles
PASS
Mileage87,572 miles
Since last MOT+27,393 miles
PASS
Mileage60,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage53,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage48,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage41,853 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage35,062 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BDF
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 BDF

What car is RJ51 BDF?

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

What is the mileage of RJ51 BDF?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 BDF was 95,870 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 BDF passed its MOT?

RJ51 BDF has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2019.

Is RJ51 BDF ULEZ compliant?

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

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