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RX53 CME

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 105,414 miles on the clock, averaging 5,979 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 CME

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,979

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,414 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year5,979
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 CME 25k45k65k85k105k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,414 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,393 miles
Since last MOT+12,580 miles
PASS
Mileage92,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage88,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage84,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,185 miles
PASS
Mileage79,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
PASS
Mileage72,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,908 miles
PASS
Mileage59,164 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,383 miles
PASS
Mileage53,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage48,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage44,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,011 miles
PASS
Mileage42,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage38,058 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage32,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage24,916 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RX53 CME

What car is RX53 CME?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 CME?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 CME was 105,414 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 CME passed its MOT?

RX53 CME has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2020.

Is RX53 CME ULEZ compliant?

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

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