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 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 12 (60% pass rate). It has 134,518 miles on the clock, averaging 4,854 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for RL51 LWD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 134,518 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,854 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 LWD |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 LWD
What car is RL51 LWD?
RL51 LWD is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RL51 LWD?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 LWD was 134,518 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 LWD passed its MOT?
RL51 LWD has had 30 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (18 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2026.
Is RL51 LWD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 LWD 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 LWD?
RL51 LWD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.