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RN51 XSG

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 159,938 miles on the clock, averaging 8,537 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RN51 XSG

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,537

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,938 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,005
Average per year8,537
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN51 XSG 56k82k108k134k160k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,938 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage151,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage145,272 miles
Since last MOT+9,876 miles
PASS
Mileage135,396 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,394 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage127,158 miles
Since last MOT+283 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,875 miles
Since last MOT+46,584 miles
PASS
Mileage80,291 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage116,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage113,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage109,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,038 miles
Since last MOT+14,761 miles
PASS
Mileage94,277 miles
Since last MOT+12,565 miles
PASS
Mileage81,712 miles
Since last MOT+13,076 miles
PASS
Mileage68,636 miles
Since last MOT+12,911 miles
PASS
Mileage55,725 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,677 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 XSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RN51 XSG

What car is RN51 XSG?

RN51 XSG is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN51 XSG?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 XSG was 159,938 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 XSG passed its MOT?

RN51 XSG has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2018.

Is RN51 XSG ULEZ compliant?

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

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