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RJ53 EKA

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 EKA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,245

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,643 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EKA 29k39k49k59k70k '06'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage69,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,614 miles
PASS
Mileage68,029 miles
Since last MOT+1,539 miles
PASS
Mileage66,490 miles
Since last MOT+2,014 miles
PASS
Mileage64,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,476 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage62,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,846 miles
Since last MOT+1,326 miles
PASS
Mileage61,520 miles
Since last MOT+1,821 miles
PASS
Mileage59,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,699 miles
Since last MOT+1,432 miles
PASS
Mileage58,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage55,417 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage54,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,172 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage51,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage47,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage43,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage39,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,361 miles
PASS
Mileage34,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage28,687 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

RegistrationRJ53 EKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 EKA

What car is RJ53 EKA?

RJ53 EKA is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

Has RJ53 EKA passed its MOT?

RJ53 EKA has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.

Is RJ53 EKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 EKA 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 RJ53 EKA?

RJ53 EKA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.