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RA52 BXE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 30,243 miles on the clock, averaging 361 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA52 BXE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
30,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
361

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

Low mileage
Latest reading30,243 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,025
Average per year361
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 BXE 23k25k27k28k30k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage30,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage24,218 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,216 miles
Since last MOT+1,118 miles
PASS
Mileage23,098 miles
Since last MOT+1,218 miles
PASS
Mileage21,880 miles
Since last MOT+1,537 miles
PASS
Mileage20,343 miles
Since last MOT+1,533 miles
PASS
Mileage18,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage17,309 miles
Since last MOT+2,137 miles
PASS
Mileage15,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,172 miles
Since last MOT+1,715 miles
PASS
Mileage13,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
PASS
Mileage11,139 miles
Since last MOT+2,465 miles
PASS
Mileage8,674 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage5,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage5,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,927 miles
PASS
Mileage3,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,753 miles
FAIL
Mileage272 miles
PASS
Mileage41,030 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
PASS
Mileage38,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,430 miles
PASS
Mileage35,994 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage33,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage30,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage26,463 miles
Since last MOT+3,450 miles
PASS
Mileage23,013 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 BXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 BXE

What car is RA52 BXE?

RA52 BXE is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 BXE?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 BXE was 30,243 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 BXE passed its MOT?

RA52 BXE has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is RA52 BXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 BXE 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 RA52 BXE?

RA52 BXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.