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RE53 LRA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 84,294 miles on the clock, averaging 3,947 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 LRA

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,947

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year3,947
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE53 LRA 32k45k58k71k84k '06'19'15

Check RE53 LRA

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,294 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,281 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage80,325 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,193 miles
PASS
Mileage78,098 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage75,112 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage71,318 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage67,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage63,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage58,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,235 miles
PASS
Mileage54,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage50,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage45,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage41,108 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
PASS
Mileage36,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage31,563 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 LRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 LRA

What car is RE53 LRA?

RE53 LRA is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE53 LRA?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 LRA was 84,294 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 LRA passed its MOT?

RE53 LRA has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2019.

Is RE53 LRA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 LRA 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 RE53 LRA?

RE53 LRA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.