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RV54 BSU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 84,581 miles on the clock, averaging 4,094 miles per year, well below 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 RV54 BSU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,094

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,581 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,264
Average per year4,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 BSU 10k29k47k66k85k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,581 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage82,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
PASS
Mileage80,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage78,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,688 miles
PASS
Mileage75,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,568 miles
PASS
Mileage85,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,825 miles
Since last MOT+13,570 miles
PASS
Mileage72,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage66,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage60,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage56,621 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage52,692 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage46,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage43,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage38,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,267 miles
PASS
Mileage35,730 miles
Since last MOT+10,003 miles
PASS
Mileage25,727 miles
Since last MOT+10,611 miles
PASS
Mileage15,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,341 miles
PASS
Mileage11,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,902 miles
PASS
Mileage9,873 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 BSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 BSU

What car is RV54 BSU?

RV54 BSU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RV54 BSU?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 BSU was 84,581 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 BSU passed its MOT?

RV54 BSU has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2025.

Is RV54 BSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV54 BSU 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 RV54 BSU?

RV54 BSU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.