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RJ53 FME

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 97,628 miles on the clock, averaging 4,478 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 FME

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,628
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,478

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,628 miles
Reading date
Miles last year589
Average per year4,478
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 FME 17k37k57k78k98k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,628 miles
Since last MOT+589 miles
PASS
Mileage97,039 miles
Since last MOT+897 miles
PASS
Mileage96,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,686 miles
PASS
Mileage93,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage89,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage86,399 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage82,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage77,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,755 miles
PASS
Mileage71,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage67,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,860 miles
PASS
Mileage62,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage58,729 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage52,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage46,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage40,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage33,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage28,405 miles
Since last MOT+6,855 miles
PASS
Mileage21,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,330 miles
PASS
Mileage17,220 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 FME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 FME

What car is RJ53 FME?

RJ53 FME is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 FME?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 FME was 97,628 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 FME passed its MOT?

RJ53 FME has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 13 Aug 2024.

Is RJ53 FME ULEZ compliant?

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

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