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RL51 HJV

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 96,054 miles on the clock, averaging 6,352 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL51 HJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,352

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

Below average
Latest reading96,054 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-70
Average per year6,352
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL51 HJV 16k36k56k76k96k '05'18'12

Check RL51 HJV

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,054 miles
PASS
Mileage96,124 miles
Since last MOT+18,288 miles
PASS
Mileage77,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,836 miles
Since last MOT+15,157 miles
PASS
Mileage62,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,819 miles
PASS
Mileage56,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage52,829 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage46,224 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,795 miles
PASS
Mileage42,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
PASS
Mileage38,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,697 miles
PASS
Mileage34,671 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage28,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage20,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage16,438 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 HJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 HJV

What car is RL51 HJV?

RL51 HJV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 HJV?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 HJV was 96,054 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 HJV passed its MOT?

RL51 HJV has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2018.

Is RL51 HJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 HJV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL51 HJV?

RL51 HJV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.