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BC53 CPE

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 130,600 miles on the clock, averaging 6,135 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,135

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 reading130,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year42
Average per year6,135
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC53 CPE 33k57k82k106k131k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,600 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,558 miles
Since last MOT+12,855 miles
PASS
Mileage117,703 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,599 miles
Since last MOT+10,359 miles
PASS
Mileage107,240 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
PASS
Mileage100,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage94,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,721 miles
Since last MOT+5,702 miles
PASS
Mileage89,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,019 miles
Since last MOT+8,045 miles
PASS
Mileage80,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,974 miles
Since last MOT+13,777 miles
PASS
Mileage67,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,783 miles
PASS
Mileage57,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage50,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage48,500 miles
Since last MOT+1,641 miles
PASS
Mileage46,859 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage44,647 miles
Since last MOT+3,120 miles
PASS
Mileage41,527 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage39,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage32,946 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BC53 CPE

What car is BC53 CPE?

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

What is the mileage of BC53 CPE?

The last recorded mileage for BC53 CPE was 130,600 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC53 CPE passed its MOT?

BC53 CPE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2023.

Is BC53 CPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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