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RE53 UWV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 115,681 miles on the clock, averaging 8,924 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 UWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,681
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
8,924

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,681 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year8,924
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 UWV 12k38k64k90k116k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,681 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,077 miles
PASS
Mileage111,596 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage109,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
PASS
Mileage104,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,874 miles
PASS
Mileage96,584 miles
Since last MOT+12,898 miles
PASS
Mileage83,686 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,684 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage74,355 miles
Since last MOT+9,467 miles
PASS
Mileage64,888 miles
Since last MOT+12,349 miles
PASS
Mileage52,539 miles
Since last MOT+16,168 miles
PASS
Mileage36,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,371 miles
Since last MOT+16,579 miles
PASS
Mileage19,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,792 miles
Since last MOT+8,052 miles
PASS
Mileage11,740 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE53 UWV

What car is RE53 UWV?

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

What is the mileage of RE53 UWV?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 UWV was 115,681 miles, recorded on 5 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 UWV passed its MOT?

RE53 UWV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2018.

Is RE53 UWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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