Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 162,370 miles on the clock, averaging 7,451 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CTU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 162,370 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16 |
| Average per year | 7,451 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BC53 CTU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BC — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BC53 CTU
What car is BC53 CTU?
BC53 CTU is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BC53 CTU?
The last recorded mileage for BC53 CTU was 162,370 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BC53 CTU passed its MOT?
BC53 CTU has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2024.
Is BC53 CTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC53 CTU 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 CTU?
BC53 CTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.