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RJ51 UMS

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 108,811 miles on the clock, averaging 5,006 miles per year, 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 RJ51 UMS

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,006

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

Below average
Latest reading108,811 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,663
Average per year5,006
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 UMS 38k56k73k91k109k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage108,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage103,148 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage98,736 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,711 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage96,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage90,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
PASS
Mileage85,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
PASS
Mileage78,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,133 miles
PASS
Mileage71,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,728 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage68,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage62,773 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage54,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,519 miles
PASS
Mileage46,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage37,841 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,837 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 UMS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 UMS

What car is RJ51 UMS?

RJ51 UMS is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RJ51 UMS?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 UMS was 108,811 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 UMS passed its MOT?

RJ51 UMS has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 25 Nov 2019.

Is RJ51 UMS ULEZ compliant?

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

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