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 MVD

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 60,842 miles on the clock, averaging 3,998 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL53 MVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,842
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
3,998

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,842 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,998
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 MVD 17k28k39k50k61k '07'18'13

Check RL53 MVD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,842 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage50,558 miles
Since last MOT+1,945 miles
PASS
Mileage48,613 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
PASS
Mileage41,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage35,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,896 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage33,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,810 miles
Since last MOT+2,268 miles
PASS
Mileage27,542 miles
Since last MOT+1,636 miles
PASS
Mileage25,906 miles
Since last MOT+1,184 miles
PASS
Mileage24,722 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage21,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,823 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage16,510 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 MVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
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 MVD

What car is RL53 MVD?

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

What is the mileage of RL53 MVD?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 MVD was 60,842 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 MVD passed its MOT?

RL53 MVD has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2018.

Is RL53 MVD ULEZ compliant?

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

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