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RK51 VTZ

2001 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 1596cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 175,267 miles on the clock, averaging 7,059 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK51 VTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,267
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,059

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading175,267 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,059
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK51 VTZ 55k85k115k145k175k '06'23'15

Check RK51 VTZ

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage166,326 miles
Since last MOT+10,947 miles
PASS
Mileage155,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage148,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,843 miles
Since last MOT+9,540 miles
PASS
Mileage139,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,303 miles
Since last MOT+3,510 miles
PASS
Mileage135,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,995 miles
PASS
Mileage133,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage130,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage125,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage119,089 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,088 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage113,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,284 miles
Since last MOT+5,967 miles
PASS
Mileage107,317 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage100,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,458 miles
PASS
Mileage94,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,219 miles
PASS
Mileage86,213 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
PASS
Mileage76,600 miles
Since last MOT+10,005 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,595 miles
Since last MOT+11,387 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,208 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RK51 VTZ

What car is RK51 VTZ?

RK51 VTZ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.

What is the mileage of RK51 VTZ?

The last recorded mileage for RK51 VTZ was 175,267 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK51 VTZ passed its MOT?

RK51 VTZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2023.

Is RK51 VTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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