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BC53 CSU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 97,206 miles on the clock, averaging 4,298 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,298

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

Low mileage
Latest reading97,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,145
Average per year4,298
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC53 CSU 52k63k75k86k97k '07'18'13

Check BC53 CSU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,206 miles
Since last MOT+1,145 miles
PASS
Mileage96,061 miles
Since last MOT+1,065 miles
PASS
Mileage94,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,360 miles
PASS
Mileage93,636 miles
Since last MOT+1,831 miles
PASS
Mileage91,805 miles
Since last MOT+5,083 miles
PASS
Mileage86,722 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage83,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage79,575 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage74,599 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage69,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,512 miles
PASS
Mileage63,095 miles
Since last MOT+11,164 miles
PASS
Mileage51,931 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BC53 CSU

What car is BC53 CSU?

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

What is the mileage of BC53 CSU?

The last recorded mileage for BC53 CSU was 97,206 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC53 CSU passed its MOT?

BC53 CSU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2018.

Is BC53 CSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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