Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 136,218 miles on the clock, averaging 9,573 miles per year, above 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 UEP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 136,218 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,618 |
| Average per year | 9,573 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ53 UEP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RJ53 UEP
What car is RJ53 UEP?
RJ53 UEP is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 UEP?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 UEP was 136,218 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 UEP passed its MOT?
RJ53 UEP has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2018.
Is RJ53 UEP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 UEP 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 UEP?
RJ53 UEP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.