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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 106,581 miles on the clock, averaging 6,834 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 RF53 SFV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,581 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,834 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 SFV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RF53 SFV
What car is RF53 SFV?
RF53 SFV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF53 SFV?
The last recorded mileage for RF53 SFV was 106,581 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF53 SFV passed its MOT?
RF53 SFV has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2017.
Is RF53 SFV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 SFV 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 SFV?
RF53 SFV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.