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RX53 FWJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 130,773 miles on the clock, averaging 9,076 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 RX53 FWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,076

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,773 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,076
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 FWJ 31k56k81k106k131k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,533 miles
PASS
Mileage126,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,240 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage119,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage113,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,386 miles
Since last MOT+5,746 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,640 miles
Since last MOT+10,739 miles
PASS
Mileage96,901 miles
Since last MOT+10,378 miles
PASS
Mileage86,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,230 miles
PASS
Mileage77,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,293 miles
Since last MOT+10,231 miles
PASS
Mileage67,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,374 miles
PASS
Mileage57,688 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,407 miles
PASS
Mileage47,279 miles
Since last MOT+16,323 miles
PASS
Mileage30,956 miles

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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

RegistrationRX53 FWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 FWJ

What car is RX53 FWJ?

RX53 FWJ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 FWJ?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 FWJ was 130,773 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 FWJ passed its MOT?

RX53 FWJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2018.

Is RX53 FWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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