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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 114,918 miles on the clock, averaging 6,342 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 RJ03 VTE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,918 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,696 |
| Average per year | 6,342 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ03 VTE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RJ03 VTE
What car is RJ03 VTE?
RJ03 VTE is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ03 VTE?
The last recorded mileage for RJ03 VTE was 114,918 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ03 VTE passed its MOT?
RJ03 VTE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2017.
Is RJ03 VTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 VTE 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 VTE?
RJ03 VTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.