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RF53 LJV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 49,404 miles on the clock, averaging 948 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 LJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
948

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,095
Average per year948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 LJV 34k38k42k46k49k '06'22'15

Check RF53 LJV

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,095 miles
PASS
Mileage43,309 miles
Since last MOT+515 miles
PASS
Mileage42,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,092 miles
PASS
Mileage41,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,298 miles
PASS
Mileage40,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,013 miles
PASS
Mileage39,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage36,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage32,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage27,732 miles
Since last MOT+4,799 miles
PASS
Mileage22,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,625 miles
PASS
Mileage18,308 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage14,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage9,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage6,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage2,431 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage34,188 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RF53 LJV

What car is RF53 LJV?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 LJV?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 LJV was 49,404 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 LJV passed its MOT?

RF53 LJV has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2022.

Is RF53 LJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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