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RL53 MXP

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 107,519 miles on the clock, averaging 4,879 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL53 MXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,879

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading107,519 miles
Reading date
Miles last year951
Average per year4,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 MXP 24k45k66k87k108k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage107,519 miles
Since last MOT+951 miles
PASS
Mileage106,568 miles
Since last MOT+1,309 miles
PASS
Mileage105,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,498 miles
PASS
Mileage103,761 miles
Since last MOT+1,411 miles
PASS
Mileage102,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage97,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage93,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage89,859 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage86,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,359 miles
PASS
Mileage83,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage78,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage74,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage67,199 miles
Since last MOT+9,468 miles
PASS
Mileage57,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,676 miles
PASS
Mileage48,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage38,837 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage31,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,097 miles
PASS
Mileage24,498 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RL53 MXP

What car is RL53 MXP?

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

What is the mileage of RL53 MXP?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 MXP was 107,519 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 MXP passed its MOT?

RL53 MXP has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 22 Jan 2024.

Is RL53 MXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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