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BC53 CLU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 164,161 miles on the clock, averaging 7,893 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,893

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 reading164,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,704
Average per year7,893
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC53 CLU 38k69k101k133k164k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage159,457 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,231 miles
PASS
Mileage155,174 miles
Since last MOT+2,550 miles
PASS
Mileage152,624 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage147,421 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,483 miles
PASS
Mileage137,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,177 miles
PASS
Mileage128,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage121,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage115,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,405 miles
PASS
Mileage107,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage99,444 miles
Since last MOT+7,354 miles
PASS
Mileage92,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,759 miles
Since last MOT+13,462 miles
PASS
Mileage73,297 miles
Since last MOT+11,528 miles
PASS
Mileage61,769 miles
Since last MOT+11,764 miles
PASS
Mileage50,005 miles
Since last MOT+12,235 miles
PASS
Mileage37,770 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 CLU
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 CLU

What car is BC53 CLU?

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

What is the mileage of BC53 CLU?

The last recorded mileage for BC53 CLU was 164,161 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC53 CLU passed its MOT?

BC53 CLU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2022.

Is BC53 CLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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