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RX53 OVT

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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 119,112 miles on the clock, averaging 6,280 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 OVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,280

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,657
Average per year6,280
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 OVT 30k52k75k97k119k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,657 miles
PASS
Mileage112,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,305 miles
PASS
Mileage103,150 miles
Since last MOT+14,355 miles
PASS
Mileage88,795 miles
Since last MOT+13,384 miles
PASS
Mileage75,411 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,351 miles
PASS
Mileage69,052 miles
PASS
Mileage179,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,634 miles
Since last MOT+79,127 miles
PASS
Mileage100,507 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,407 miles
Since last MOT+11,615 miles
PASS
Mileage88,792 miles
Since last MOT+9,717 miles
PASS
Mileage79,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,075 miles
Since last MOT+10,146 miles
PASS
Mileage68,929 miles
Since last MOT+14,238 miles
PASS
Mileage54,691 miles
Since last MOT+12,466 miles
PASS
Mileage42,225 miles
Since last MOT+12,206 miles
PASS
Mileage30,019 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OVT
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 OVT

What car is RX53 OVT?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 OVT?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 OVT was 119,112 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 OVT passed its MOT?

RX53 OVT has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2021.

Is RX53 OVT ULEZ compliant?

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

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