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AO53 RXJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 122,324 miles on the clock, averaging 6,599 miles per year, below 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 AO53 RXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,599

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,324 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,599
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 RXJ 25k49k73k98k122k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,298 miles
PASS
Mileage118,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage114,575 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage107,780 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage100,660 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage96,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage91,410 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,639 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage82,167 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,069 miles
Since last MOT+8,066 miles
PASS
Mileage74,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,809 miles
PASS
Mileage66,194 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage58,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage50,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,911 miles
PASS
Mileage41,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage32,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,251 miles
PASS
Mileage24,514 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 RXJ

What car is AO53 RXJ?

AO53 RXJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 RXJ?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 RXJ was 122,324 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 RXJ passed its MOT?

AO53 RXJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2021.

Is AO53 RXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 RXJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AO53 RXJ?

AO53 RXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.