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RJ51 WZV

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 44,951 miles on the clock, averaging 2,012 miles per year, well 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 WZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
44,951
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,012

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading44,951 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,603
Average per year2,012
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ51 WZV 13k21k29k37k45k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage44,951 miles
Since last MOT+1,603 miles
PASS
Mileage43,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,348 miles
Since last MOT+588 miles
PASS
Mileage42,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,760 miles
Since last MOT+748 miles
PASS
Mileage42,012 miles
Since last MOT+743 miles
PASS
Mileage41,269 miles
Since last MOT+948 miles
PASS
Mileage40,321 miles
Since last MOT+959 miles
PASS
Mileage39,362 miles
Since last MOT+1,309 miles
PASS
Mileage38,053 miles
Since last MOT+1,301 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,752 miles
Since last MOT+1,234 miles
PASS
Mileage35,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,518 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage33,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage29,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage25,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,048 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage16,010 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage14,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage12,757 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ51 WZV

What car is RJ51 WZV?

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

What is the mileage of RJ51 WZV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ51 WZV was 44,951 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ51 WZV passed its MOT?

RJ51 WZV has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2021.

Is RJ51 WZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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