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BC53 CEV

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 100,803 miles on the clock, averaging 5,266 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,266

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,803 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,266
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC53 CEV 25k44k63k82k101k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,277 miles
PASS
Mileage91,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,526 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage83,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage79,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage72,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,055 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage64,613 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage61,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage56,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,455 miles
PASS
Mileage50,093 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage41,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,105 miles
PASS
Mileage32,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage27,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage25,336 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BC53 CEV

What car is BC53 CEV?

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

What is the mileage of BC53 CEV?

The last recorded mileage for BC53 CEV was 100,803 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC53 CEV passed its MOT?

BC53 CEV has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2021.

Is BC53 CEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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