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BC53 CHJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 114,551 miles on the clock, averaging 7,215 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,551
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
7,215

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC53 CHJ 20k44k67k91k115k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,551 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,185 miles
PASS
Mileage107,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,364 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage99,722 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage92,575 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage84,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage77,603 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage69,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage67,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,967 miles
PASS
Mileage61,248 miles
Since last MOT+9,751 miles
PASS
Mileage51,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,702 miles
PASS
Mileage42,795 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,795 miles
Since last MOT+17,265 miles
PASS
Mileage35,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage29,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage24,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,155 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 CHJ
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 CHJ

What car is BC53 CHJ?

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

What is the mileage of BC53 CHJ?

The last recorded mileage for BC53 CHJ was 114,551 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC53 CHJ passed its MOT?

BC53 CHJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2020.

Is BC53 CHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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