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RK51 TBU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 91,358 miles on the clock, averaging 2,770 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 RK51 TBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,770

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,358 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,770
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 TBU 65k71k78k85k91k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage88,831 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,402 miles
PASS
Mileage127,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage120,941 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,363 miles
PASS
Mileage114,577 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage106,771 miles
Since last MOT+8,691 miles
PASS
Mileage98,080 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
PASS
Mileage89,858 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,711 miles
Since last MOT+10,314 miles
PASS
Mileage79,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,397 miles
Since last MOT+14,608 miles
PASS
Mileage64,789 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RK51 TBU

What car is RK51 TBU?

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

What is the mileage of RK51 TBU?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 TBU was 91,358 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 TBU passed its MOT?

RK51 TBU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2016.

Is RK51 TBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 TBU 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 RK51 TBU?

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