Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
RL53 MPV

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 121,607 miles on the clock, averaging 5,497 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL53 MPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,497

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 reading121,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,180
Average per year5,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 MPV 22k47k72k97k122k '07'25'15

Check RL53 MPV

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,180 miles
PASS
Mileage120,427 miles
Since last MOT+1,166 miles
PASS
Mileage119,261 miles
Since last MOT+313 miles
PASS
Mileage118,948 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage115,259 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,552 miles
PASS
Mileage112,649 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,351 miles
PASS
Mileage109,286 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage105,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
PASS
Mileage102,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage99,855 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage95,560 miles
Since last MOT+645 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,915 miles
Since last MOT+17,759 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,206 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage59,368 miles
Since last MOT+11,818 miles
PASS
Mileage47,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,320 miles
PASS
Mileage37,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,230 miles
Since last MOT+11,317 miles
PASS
Mileage25,913 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,246 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Ford Focus often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Ford Focus Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Ford Focus

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 MPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More RL53 M plates

Browse all RL53 M registrations from Reading.

About RL53 MPV

What car is RL53 MPV?

RL53 MPV is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RL53 MPV?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 MPV was 121,607 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 MPV passed its MOT?

RL53 MPV has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 18 Feb 2025.

Is RL53 MPV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 MPV 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 MPV?

RL53 MPV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.