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RE53 RCX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 124,143 miles on the clock, averaging 4,239 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 RCX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,143
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,239

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading124,143 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year4,239
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 RCX 41k62k83k103k124k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,143 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,126 miles
Since last MOT+11,230 miles
PASS
Mileage112,896 miles
Since last MOT+10,116 miles
PASS
Mileage102,780 miles
Since last MOT+877 miles
PASS
Mileage101,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage97,617 miles
Since last MOT+1,429 miles
PASS
Mileage96,188 miles
Since last MOT+597 miles
PASS
Mileage95,591 miles
Since last MOT+1,136 miles
PASS
Mileage94,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
PASS
Mileage92,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
PASS
Mileage86,491 miles
Since last MOT+20,831 miles
PASS
Mileage65,660 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,659 miles
Since last MOT+7,579 miles
PASS
Mileage58,080 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
PASS
Mileage55,576 miles
Since last MOT+1,239 miles
PASS
Mileage54,337 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage51,362 miles
Since last MOT+1,341 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage47,489 miles
Since last MOT+1,261 miles
PASS
Mileage46,228 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage43,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage40,865 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 RCX
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 RCX

What car is RE53 RCX?

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

What is the mileage of RE53 RCX?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 RCX was 124,143 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 RCX passed its MOT?

RE53 RCX has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is RE53 RCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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