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RJ53 FJO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 157,723 miles on the clock, averaging 8,245 miles per year, around 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 FJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,723
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,245

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,723 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,349
Average per year8,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 FJO 15k51k86k122k158k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,723 miles
Since last MOT+7,349 miles
PASS
Mileage150,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,374 miles
Since last MOT+11,110 miles
PASS
Mileage139,264 miles
Since last MOT+8,994 miles
PASS
Mileage130,270 miles
Since last MOT+19,456 miles
PASS
Mileage110,814 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,812 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage103,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,822 miles
PASS
Mileage93,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,595 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage85,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage77,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage69,415 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage62,290 miles
Since last MOT+7,497 miles
PASS
Mileage54,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,110 miles
PASS
Mileage46,683 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage38,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,328 miles
PASS
Mileage31,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,567 miles
PASS
Mileage23,709 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage18,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
Mileage15,176 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 FJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 FJO

What car is RJ53 FJO?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 FJO?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 FJO was 157,723 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 FJO passed its MOT?

RJ53 FJO has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Dec 2023.

Is RJ53 FJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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