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RN51 XRA

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 153,370 miles on the clock, averaging 7,860 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for RN51 XRA

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
7,860

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,370 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,860
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN51 XRA 67k89k110k132k153k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,370 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage147,875 miles
Since last MOT+10,881 miles
PASS
Mileage136,994 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,983 miles
Since last MOT+12,828 miles
PASS
Mileage124,155 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
PASS
Mileage115,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage109,876 miles
Since last MOT+9,588 miles
PASS
Mileage100,288 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage94,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage88,070 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage82,456 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage74,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage67,442 miles

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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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 XRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 XRA

What car is RN51 XRA?

RN51 XRA is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN51 XRA?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 XRA was 153,370 miles, recorded on 19 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 XRA passed its MOT?

RN51 XRA has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2017.

Is RN51 XRA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN51 XRA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN51 XRA?

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