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BC53 CJE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 119,048 miles on the clock, averaging 8,976 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,048
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,976

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,048 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,134
Average per year8,976
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC53 CJE 38k58k79k99k119k '06'15'10

Check BC53 CJE

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage116,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage111,298 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage104,586 miles
Since last MOT+10,597 miles
PASS
Mileage93,989 miles
Since last MOT+13,540 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,449 miles
Since last MOT+11,407 miles
PASS
Mileage69,042 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage58,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,613 miles
Since last MOT+9,752 miles
PASS
Mileage48,861 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage38,155 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 CJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBC — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BC53 CJE

What car is BC53 CJE?

BC53 CJE is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BC53 CJE?

The last recorded mileage for BC53 CJE was 119,048 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC53 CJE passed its MOT?

BC53 CJE has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2015.

Is BC53 CJE ULEZ compliant?

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

BC53 CJE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.