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BC53 CBV

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 121,381 miles on the clock, averaging 6,748 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,748

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,381 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year6,748
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BC53 CBV 29k52k75k98k121k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,381 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,353 miles
Since last MOT+8,146 miles
PASS
Mileage113,207 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,205 miles
Since last MOT+10,118 miles
PASS
Mileage103,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,087 miles
Since last MOT+8,973 miles
PASS
Mileage94,114 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage86,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,392 miles
PASS
Mileage77,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
PASS
Mileage71,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,027 miles
PASS
Mileage64,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage59,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage53,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage46,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,102 miles
Since last MOT+8,138 miles
PASS
Mileage37,964 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage32,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,477 miles
PASS
Mileage28,994 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 CBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBC — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BC53 CBV

What car is BC53 CBV?

BC53 CBV is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BC53 CBV?

The last recorded mileage for BC53 CBV was 121,381 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC53 CBV passed its MOT?

BC53 CBV has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2021.

Is BC53 CBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC53 CBV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BC53 CBV?

BC53 CBV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.