Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 141,449 miles on the clock, averaging 7,173 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for RE53 VAD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 141,449 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 7,173 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE53 VAD |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RE53 VAD
What car is RE53 VAD?
RE53 VAD is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE53 VAD?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 VAD was 141,449 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 VAD passed its MOT?
RE53 VAD has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2019.
Is RE53 VAD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 VAD 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 VAD?
RE53 VAD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.