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RK51 HEV

2001 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 137,283 miles on the clock, averaging 8,624 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 HEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,283
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,624

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,283 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,084
Average per year8,624
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK51 HEV 60k79k99k118k137k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,084 miles
PASS
Mileage133,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage128,010 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,001 miles
Since last MOT+10,799 miles
PASS
Mileage117,202 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,193 miles
Since last MOT+11,960 miles
PASS
Mileage105,233 miles
Since last MOT+9,849 miles
PASS
Mileage95,384 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
PASS
Mileage88,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,840 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage80,833 miles
Since last MOT+11,903 miles
PASS
Mileage68,930 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage59,844 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 HEV

What car is RK51 HEV?

RK51 HEV is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 HEV?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 HEV was 137,283 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 HEV passed its MOT?

RK51 HEV has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2015.

Is RK51 HEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 HEV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RK51 HEV?

RK51 HEV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.