Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 79,123 miles on the clock, averaging 5,898 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 AWY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,123 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 5,898 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 AWY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 AWY
What car is BD53 AWY?
BD53 AWY is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 AWY?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 AWY was 79,123 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 AWY passed its MOT?
BD53 AWY has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2013.
Is BD53 AWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 AWY 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 BD53 AWY?
BD53 AWY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.