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RL53 MRO

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 99,224 miles on the clock, averaging 4,172 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL53 MRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,172

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

Low mileage
Latest reading99,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,172
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 MRO 24k43k61k80k99k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,224 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,220 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage97,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage91,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,994 miles
PASS
Mileage88,892 miles
Since last MOT+1,271 miles
PASS
Mileage87,621 miles
Since last MOT+1,525 miles
PASS
Mileage86,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage82,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage75,454 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage73,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,002 miles
PASS
Mileage71,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,053 miles
Since last MOT+953 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,100 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage64,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage62,753 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage60,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage53,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,325 miles
PASS
Mileage46,116 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage38,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage32,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,390 miles
PASS
Mileage23,627 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RL53 MRO

What car is RL53 MRO?

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

What is the mileage of RL53 MRO?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 MRO was 99,224 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 MRO passed its MOT?

RL53 MRO has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2025.

Is RL53 MRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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