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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 65,165 miles on the clock, averaging 7,281 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CVL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 65,165 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,792 |
| Average per year | 7,281 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BC53 CVL |
| 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 CVL
What car is BC53 CVL?
BC53 CVL is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BC53 CVL?
The last recorded mileage for BC53 CVL was 65,165 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BC53 CVL passed its MOT?
BC53 CVL has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Dec 2013.
Is BC53 CVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC53 CVL 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 CVL?
BC53 CVL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.