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RE53 SXH

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 137,171 miles on the clock, averaging 7,140 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 SXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,140

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56
Average per year7,140
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 SXH 64k82k101k119k137k '06'16'11

Check RE53 SXH

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,171 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,115 miles
Since last MOT+10,294 miles
PASS
Mileage126,821 miles
Since last MOT+16,411 miles
PASS
Mileage110,410 miles
Since last MOT+840 miles
PASS
Mileage109,570 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage108,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,132 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage105,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage97,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage93,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,052 miles
PASS
Mileage86,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,425 miles
Since last MOT+22,353 miles
PASS
Mileage64,072 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 SXH
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 SXH

What car is RE53 SXH?

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

What is the mileage of RE53 SXH?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 SXH was 137,171 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 SXH passed its MOT?

RE53 SXH has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2016.

Is RE53 SXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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