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RN53 HHC

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 1796cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 188,057 miles on the clock, averaging 14,148 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RN53 HHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,148

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,057 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,182
Average per year14,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 HHC 59k91k124k156k188k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,057 miles
Since last MOT+15,182 miles
PASS
Mileage172,875 miles
Since last MOT+13,046 miles
PASS
Mileage159,829 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage152,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage145,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,316 miles
Since last MOT+13,710 miles
PASS
Mileage131,606 miles
Since last MOT+18,783 miles
PASS
Mileage112,823 miles
Since last MOT+10,583 miles
PASS
Mileage102,240 miles
Since last MOT+20,063 miles
PASS
Mileage82,177 miles
Since last MOT+23,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,040 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 HHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 HHC

What car is RN53 HHC?

RN53 HHC is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RN53 HHC?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 HHC was 188,057 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 HHC passed its MOT?

RN53 HHC has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2016.

Is RN53 HHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 HHC 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 HHC?

RN53 HHC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.