Vehicle summary
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 1988cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 123,815 miles on the clock, averaging 6,691 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 HFU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 123,815 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,691 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 HFU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RN53 HFU
What car is RN53 HFU?
RN53 HFU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN53 HFU?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 HFU was 123,815 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 HFU passed its MOT?
RN53 HFU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2018.
Is RN53 HFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 HFU 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 RN53 HFU?
RN53 HFU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.