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RL53 RXP

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 98,940 miles on the clock, averaging 6,473 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL53 RXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,940
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,473

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

Below average
Latest reading98,940 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,316
Average per year6,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 RXP 19k39k59k79k99k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,940 miles
Since last MOT+10,316 miles
PASS
Mileage88,624 miles
Since last MOT+669 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,955 miles
Since last MOT+13,770 miles
PASS
Mileage74,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,416 miles
PASS
Mileage63,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,725 miles
PASS
Mileage61,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage56,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage48,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,404 miles
PASS
Mileage39,222 miles
Since last MOT+9,381 miles
PASS
Mileage29,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage25,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage23,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,150 miles
PASS
Mileage21,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage19,191 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RL53 RXP

What car is RL53 RXP?

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

What is the mileage of RL53 RXP?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 RXP was 98,940 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 RXP passed its MOT?

RL53 RXP has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2019.

Is RL53 RXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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