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RJ53 FHF

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 98,626 miles on the clock, averaging 7,279 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 RJ53 FHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,279

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,626 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 FHF 15k36k57k78k99k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,626 miles
Since last MOT+11,282 miles
PASS
Mileage87,344 miles
Since last MOT+13,023 miles
PASS
Mileage74,321 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage62,565 miles
Since last MOT+20,859 miles
PASS
Mileage41,706 miles
Since last MOT+14,395 miles
PASS
Mileage27,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,311 miles
Since last MOT+9,904 miles
PASS
Mileage17,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,407 miles
Since last MOT+9,689 miles
PASS
Mileage7,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage18,716 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage15,288 miles

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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)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 FHF
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 FHF

What car is RJ53 FHF?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 FHF?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 FHF was 98,626 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 FHF passed its MOT?

RJ53 FHF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2018.

Is RJ53 FHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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