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RE53 RFJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 98,057 miles on the clock, averaging 4,830 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 RFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,830

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,057 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,830
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 RFJ 47k60k73k85k98k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,057 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage88,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage85,176 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage78,770 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage73,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage67,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage58,889 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
PASS
Mileage58,572 miles
Since last MOT+464 miles
PASS
Mileage58,108 miles
Since last MOT+335 miles
PASS
Mileage57,773 miles
Since last MOT+1,070 miles
PASS
Mileage56,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,382 miles
PASS
Mileage47,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,321 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE53 RFJ

What car is RE53 RFJ?

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

What is the mileage of RE53 RFJ?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 RFJ was 98,057 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 RFJ passed its MOT?

RE53 RFJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2017.

Is RE53 RFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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