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RV03 RUJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 174,835 miles on the clock, averaging 9,291 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 RV03 RUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,835
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,291

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 reading174,835 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,332
Average per year9,291
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 RUJ 61k90k118k146k175k '06'18'13

Check RV03 RUJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,835 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
PASS
Mileage171,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage166,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,576 miles
Since last MOT+12,019 miles
PASS
Mileage154,557 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,408 miles
Since last MOT+11,805 miles
PASS
Mileage142,603 miles
Since last MOT+7,348 miles
PASS
Mileage135,255 miles
Since last MOT+13,631 miles
PASS
Mileage121,624 miles
Since last MOT+11,649 miles
PASS
Mileage109,975 miles
Since last MOT+11,910 miles
PASS
Mileage98,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,854 miles
PASS
Mileage77,507 miles
Since last MOT+9,691 miles
PASS
Mileage67,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage61,199 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 RUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 RUJ

What car is RV03 RUJ?

RV03 RUJ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RV03 RUJ?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 RUJ was 174,835 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 RUJ passed its MOT?

RV03 RUJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2018.

Is RV03 RUJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV03 RUJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RV03 RUJ?

RV03 RUJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.