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RJ53 ENH

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2004 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 100,057 miles on the clock, averaging 7,302 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 ENH

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,302

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

Below average
Latest reading100,057 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,302
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 ENH 63k72k81k91k100k '06'12'10

Check RJ53 ENH

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,057 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,056 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage93,380 miles
Since last MOT+10,606 miles
PASS
Mileage82,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,053 miles
PASS
Mileage74,721 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,647 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage62,712 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 ENH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 ENH

What car is RJ53 ENH?

RJ53 ENH is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RJ53 ENH?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 ENH was 100,057 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 ENH passed its MOT?

RJ53 ENH has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2012.

Is RJ53 ENH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 ENH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ53 ENH?

RJ53 ENH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.