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RN51 VTU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 144,504 miles on the clock, averaging 10,601 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RN51 VTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,601

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,504 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,601
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN51 VTU 27k56k86k115k145k '05'16'11

Check RN51 VTU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,504 miles
Since last MOT+12,403 miles
PASS
Mileage132,101 miles
Since last MOT+11,889 miles
PASS
Mileage120,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,930 miles
PASS
Mileage112,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,282 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage103,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,149 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage92,781 miles
Since last MOT+11,686 miles
PASS
Mileage81,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,095 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage70,783 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage62,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,089 miles
Since last MOT+9,308 miles
PASS
Mileage52,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,781 miles
Since last MOT+10,994 miles
PASS
Mileage41,787 miles
Since last MOT+14,763 miles
PASS
Mileage27,024 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 VTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 VTU

What car is RN51 VTU?

RN51 VTU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN51 VTU?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 VTU was 144,504 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 VTU passed its MOT?

RN51 VTU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2016.

Is RN51 VTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 VTU 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 RN51 VTU?

RN51 VTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.