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LX53 RHJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 105,017 miles on the clock, averaging 6,772 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 RHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,772

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,522
Average per year6,772
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LX53 RHJ 24k44k64k85k105k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage98,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,152 miles
PASS
Mileage91,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage84,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,421 miles
Since last MOT+8,086 miles
PASS
Mileage76,335 miles
Since last MOT+7,367 miles
PASS
Mileage68,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,615 miles
PASS
Mileage63,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage57,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage51,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage45,379 miles
Since last MOT+6,239 miles
PASS
Mileage39,140 miles
Since last MOT+6,572 miles
PASS
Mileage32,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,568 miles
Since last MOT+8,781 miles
PASS
Mileage23,787 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 RHJ

What car is LX53 RHJ?

LX53 RHJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 RHJ?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 RHJ was 105,017 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 RHJ passed its MOT?

LX53 RHJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2018.

Is LX53 RHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 RHJ 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 LX53 RHJ?

LX53 RHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.