Vehicle summary
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 85,558 miles on the clock, averaging 27,749 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 MTK
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 85,558 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 28,270 |
| Average per year | 27,749 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RX53 MTK |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RX — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RX53 MTK
What car is RX53 MTK?
RX53 MTK is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RX53 MTK?
The last recorded mileage for RX53 MTK was 85,558 miles, recorded on 6 May 2008 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RX53 MTK passed its MOT?
RX53 MTK has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 May 2008.
Is RX53 MTK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 MTK 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 MTK?
RX53 MTK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.