Vehicle summary
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 85,523 miles on the clock, averaging 4,546 miles per year, well 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 RF53 RYP
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 85,523 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 984 |
| Average per year | 4,546 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | RF53 RYP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RF53 RYP
What car is RF53 RYP?
RF53 RYP is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RF53 RYP?
The last recorded mileage for RF53 RYP was 85,523 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF53 RYP passed its MOT?
RF53 RYP has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2020.
Is RF53 RYP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 RYP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 RYP?
RF53 RYP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.