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RF53 CVU

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 118,981 miles on the clock, averaging 4,694 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 CVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,694

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading118,981 miles
Reading date
Miles last year236
Average per year4,694
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 CVU 82k91k100k110k119k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,981 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage112,512 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,479 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,168 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage130,818 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage122,745 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage114,176 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage105,198 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage97,999 miles
Since last MOT+16,177 miles
PASS
Mileage81,822 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 CVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 CVU

What car is RF53 CVU?

RF53 CVU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 CVU?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 CVU was 118,981 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 CVU passed its MOT?

RF53 CVU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2014.

Is RF53 CVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 CVU 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 RF53 CVU?

RF53 CVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.