Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2001 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 117,803 miles on the clock, averaging 6,153 miles per year, 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 VBA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,803 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7 |
| Average per year | 6,153 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK51 VBA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RK51 VBA
What car is RK51 VBA?
RK51 VBA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 VBA?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 VBA was 117,803 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 VBA passed its MOT?
RK51 VBA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2018.
Is RK51 VBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 VBA 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 VBA?
RK51 VBA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.