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RJ51 URZ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 1988cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 142,482 miles on the clock, averaging 9,129 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 URZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,482
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,129

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,482 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,815
Average per year9,129
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ51 URZ 53k75k98k120k142k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage137,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,129 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage122,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,789 miles
Since last MOT+13,901 miles
PASS
Mileage108,888 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage94,793 miles
Since last MOT+10,482 miles
PASS
Mileage84,311 miles
Since last MOT+9,230 miles
PASS
Mileage75,081 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
PASS
Mileage64,092 miles
Since last MOT+11,310 miles
PASS
Mileage52,782 miles

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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

RegistrationRJ51 URZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 URZ

What car is RJ51 URZ?

RJ51 URZ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RJ51 URZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 URZ was 142,482 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 URZ passed its MOT?

RJ51 URZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2016.

Is RJ51 URZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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