Vehicle summary
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 120,410 miles on the clock, averaging 11,090 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 BKU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 120,410 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 11,090 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 BKU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 BKU
What car is RL53 BKU?
RL53 BKU is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 BKU?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 BKU was 120,410 miles, recorded on 12 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 BKU passed its MOT?
RL53 BKU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2016.
Is RL53 BKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 BKU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL53 BKU?
RL53 BKU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.