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RL53 MUO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 73,808 miles on the clock, averaging 5,355 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL53 MUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,808
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,355

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading73,808 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 MUO 9k25k41k58k74k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage67,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,203 miles
PASS
Mileage57,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage51,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage31,614 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage26,109 miles
Since last MOT+5,268 miles
PASS
Mileage20,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage18,113 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage15,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage12,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage9,087 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 MUO
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 MUO

What car is RL53 MUO?

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

What is the mileage of RL53 MUO?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 MUO was 73,808 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 MUO passed its MOT?

RL53 MUO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2019.

Is RL53 MUO ULEZ compliant?

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

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