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RF52 RHO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 119,051 miles on the clock, averaging 6,728 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 RF52 RHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,728

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 reading119,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year6,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF52 RHO 29k51k74k97k119k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,051 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,013 miles
Since last MOT+17,003 miles
PASS
Mileage102,010 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage100,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage97,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,428 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage88,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,141 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage77,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,670 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,322 miles
Since last MOT+10,859 miles
PASS
Mileage58,463 miles
Since last MOT+10,436 miles
PASS
Mileage48,027 miles
Since last MOT+9,563 miles
PASS
Mileage38,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,464 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage28,906 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 RHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RF52 RHO

What car is RF52 RHO?

RF52 RHO is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF52 RHO?

The last recorded mileage for RF52 RHO was 119,051 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF52 RHO passed its MOT?

RF52 RHO has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2019.

Is RF52 RHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF52 RHO 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 RF52 RHO?

RF52 RHO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.