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RN51 XSW

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 148,744 miles on the clock, averaging 8,895 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 XSW

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,895

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 reading148,744 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year8,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN51 XSW 41k68k95k122k149k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,744 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,724 miles
Since last MOT+12,083 miles
PASS
Mileage136,641 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,755 miles
PASS
Mileage128,881 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage125,122 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage119,488 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage110,484 miles
Since last MOT+9,811 miles
PASS
Mileage100,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,673 miles
Since last MOT+16,835 miles
PASS
Mileage83,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,838 miles
Since last MOT+17,777 miles
PASS
Mileage66,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,061 miles
Since last MOT+15,464 miles
PASS
Mileage50,597 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,507 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage40,535 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,527 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RN51 XSW

What car is RN51 XSW?

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

What is the mileage of RN51 XSW?

The last recorded mileage for RN51 XSW was 148,744 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN51 XSW passed its MOT?

RN51 XSW has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2018.

Is RN51 XSW ULEZ compliant?

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

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