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RJ51 VWY

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ51 VWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,859

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading157,713 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,904
Average per year4,859
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 VWY 79k99k118k138k158k '05'22'12

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
FAIL
PASS
Mileage157,713 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage152,809 miles
Since last MOT+1,875 miles
PASS
Mileage150,934 miles
Since last MOT+1,498 miles
PASS
Mileage149,436 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,422 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
PASS
Mileage146,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,168 miles
PASS
Mileage144,765 miles
Since last MOT+9,396 miles
PASS
Mileage135,369 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,367 miles
Since last MOT+9,020 miles
PASS
Mileage126,347 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,146 miles
Since last MOT+11,034 miles
PASS
Mileage115,112 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,775 miles
PASS
Mileage110,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage104,609 miles
Since last MOT+3,676 miles
PASS
Mileage100,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,933 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage95,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,927 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage89,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage81,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage79,008 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.

Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 VWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RJ51 VWY

What car is RJ51 VWY?

RJ51 VWY is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

Has RJ51 VWY passed its MOT?

RJ51 VWY has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2023.

Is RJ51 VWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ51 VWY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 VWY?

RJ51 VWY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.