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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 128,732 miles on the clock, averaging 9,008 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 MTO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 128,732 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,171 |
| Average per year | 9,008 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 MTO |
| 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 MTO
What car is RX53 MTO?
RX53 MTO is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RX53 MTO?
The last recorded mileage for RX53 MTO was 128,732 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RX53 MTO passed its MOT?
RX53 MTO has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2018.
Is RX53 MTO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 MTO 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 MTO?
RX53 MTO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.