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BC53 CEF

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 71,034 miles on the clock, averaging 3,631 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,034
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,631

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

Low mileage
Latest reading71,034 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,578
Average per year3,631
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BC53 CEF 26k37k49k60k71k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,034 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage68,456 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
PASS
Mileage64,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage61,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage52,969 miles
Since last MOT+5,581 miles
PASS
Mileage47,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage43,303 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage40,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage37,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
PASS
Mileage33,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage30,559 miles
Since last MOT+4,509 miles
PASS
Mileage26,050 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BC53 CEF

What car is BC53 CEF?

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

What is the mileage of BC53 CEF?

The last recorded mileage for BC53 CEF was 71,034 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC53 CEF passed its MOT?

BC53 CEF has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jun 2019.

Is BC53 CEF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC53 CEF 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 CEF?

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