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RJ51 USM

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 177,080 miles on the clock, averaging 15,132 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 USM

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,080
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
15,132

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 reading177,080 miles
Reading date
Miles last year84
Average per year15,132
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 USM 33k69k105k141k177k '05'15'11

Check RJ51 USM

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,080 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,996 miles
Since last MOT+15,921 miles
PASS
Mileage161,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,075 miles
Since last MOT+11,318 miles
PASS
Mileage149,757 miles
Since last MOT+12,563 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,194 miles
Since last MOT+12,012 miles
PASS
Mileage125,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,037 miles
PASS
Mileage117,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,145 miles
Since last MOT+38,007 miles
PASS
Mileage79,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,646 miles
PASS
Mileage73,492 miles
Since last MOT+18,591 miles
PASS
Mileage54,901 miles
Since last MOT+21,632 miles
PASS
Mileage33,269 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 USM
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 USM

What car is RJ51 USM?

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

What is the mileage of RJ51 USM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 USM was 177,080 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 USM passed its MOT?

RJ51 USM has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2015.

Is RJ51 USM ULEZ compliant?

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

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