Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 129,550 miles on the clock, averaging 8,430 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 FD53 RCF
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,550 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 36 |
| Average per year | 8,430 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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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
| Registration | FD53 RCF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FD53 RCF
What car is FD53 RCF?
FD53 RCF is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FD53 RCF?
The last recorded mileage for FD53 RCF was 129,550 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD53 RCF passed its MOT?
FD53 RCF has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Jan 2017.
Is FD53 RCF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 RCF 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 FD53 RCF?
FD53 RCF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.