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RX53 HWE

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 92,338 miles on the clock, averaging 4,933 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 HWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,338
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,933

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,338 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,933
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 HWE 23k40k57k75k92k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,338 miles
Since last MOT+9,971 miles
PASS
Mileage82,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage75,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage72,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage67,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage63,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,604 miles
PASS
Mileage58,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,271 miles
PASS
Mileage54,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage49,336 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
PASS
Mileage44,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage41,395 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage38,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage33,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage29,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage22,660 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 HWE
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 HWE

What car is RX53 HWE?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 HWE?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 HWE was 92,338 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 HWE passed its MOT?

RX53 HWE has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2020.

Is RX53 HWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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