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RX53 BXJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 123,196 miles on the clock, averaging 6,645 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 BXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,645

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,196 miles
Reading date
Miles last year135
Average per year6,645
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 BXJ 13k41k68k96k123k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,196 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,061 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage120,154 miles
Since last MOT+26,768 miles
PASS
Mileage93,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage86,464 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage81,660 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage76,663 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage71,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage66,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage63,005 miles
Since last MOT+9,214 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage47,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage41,904 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage30,511 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage24,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage18,290 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage13,172 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 BXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 BXJ

What car is RX53 BXJ?

RX53 BXJ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 BXJ?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 BXJ was 123,196 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 BXJ passed its MOT?

RX53 BXJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2023.

Is RX53 BXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 BXJ 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 RX53 BXJ?

RX53 BXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.