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RJ03 RLU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 46,872 miles on the clock, averaging 2,164 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 RJ03 RLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,164

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 reading46,872 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,640
Average per year2,164
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 RLU 23k29k35k41k47k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage46,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage40,232 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage32,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,230 miles
PASS
Mileage26,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,727 miles
Since last MOT+5,787 miles
PASS
Mileage20,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage12,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,334 miles
PASS
Mileage6,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,977 miles
PASS
Mileage1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage61,222 miles
Since last MOT+14,375 miles
PASS
Mileage46,847 miles
Since last MOT+14,114 miles
PASS
Mileage32,733 miles
Since last MOT+9,857 miles
PASS
Mileage22,876 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

RegistrationRJ03 RLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 RLU

What car is RJ03 RLU?

RJ03 RLU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ03 RLU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 RLU was 46,872 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 RLU passed its MOT?

RJ03 RLU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 25 Apr 2017.

Is RJ03 RLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 RLU 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 RJ03 RLU?

RJ03 RLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.