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RE53 SWW

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 74,137 miles on the clock, averaging 2,633 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 SWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,633

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 reading74,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,093
Average per year2,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 SWW 24k37k49k62k74k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,137 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
PASS
Mileage73,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage70,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,519 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage68,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,324 miles
PASS
Mileage65,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,168 miles
PASS
Mileage64,561 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage61,129 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,123 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
PASS
Mileage60,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage57,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,377 miles
PASS
Mileage52,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage48,140 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage44,741 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,731 miles
Since last MOT+2,404 miles
PASS
Mileage42,327 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage40,172 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage38,409 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
PASS
Mileage36,741 miles
Since last MOT+2,659 miles
PASS
Mileage34,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
PASS
Mileage30,933 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage27,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage23,976 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 SWW
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 SWW

What car is RE53 SWW?

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

What is the mileage of RE53 SWW?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 SWW was 74,137 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 SWW passed its MOT?

RE53 SWW has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.

Is RE53 SWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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