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RJ53 OTP

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 109,878 miles on the clock, averaging 5,747 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 OTP

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,747

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-10,452
Average per year5,747
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 OTP 50k65k80k95k110k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,878 miles
PASS
Mileage120,330 miles
Since last MOT+14,543 miles
PASS
Mileage105,787 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,282 miles
PASS
Mileage101,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage95,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,853 miles
PASS
Mileage82,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage75,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage69,484 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,743 miles
Since last MOT+10,306 miles
PASS
Mileage50,437 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 OTP
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 OTP

What car is RJ53 OTP?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 OTP?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 OTP was 109,878 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 OTP passed its MOT?

RJ53 OTP has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2017.

Is RJ53 OTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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