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BC53 CWZ

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 481,209 miles on the clock, averaging 24,300 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BC53 CWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
481,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
24,300

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading481,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year433,080
Average per year24,300
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC53 CWZ 40k151k261k371k481k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage481,209 miles
Since last MOT+433,080 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,129 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage45,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,606 miles
Since last MOT+1,827 miles
PASS
Mileage43,779 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage40,240 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage37,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage33,226 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage29,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage25,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage20,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage15,330 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,342 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage10,948 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage6,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage64,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage61,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage56,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage48,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,901 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,385 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BC53 CWZ

What car is BC53 CWZ?

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

What is the mileage of BC53 CWZ?

The last recorded mileage for BC53 CWZ was 481,209 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC53 CWZ passed its MOT?

BC53 CWZ has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2025.

Is BC53 CWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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