Vehicle summary
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 1800cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 187,601 miles on the clock, averaging 8,413 miles per year, around 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 VBE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 187,601 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,413 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK51 VBE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1800cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RK51 VBE
What car is RK51 VBE?
RK51 VBE is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1800cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RK51 VBE?
The last recorded mileage for RK51 VBE was 187,601 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK51 VBE passed its MOT?
RK51 VBE has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2020.
Is RK51 VBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK51 VBE 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 VBE?
RK51 VBE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.