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BD53 BEJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 49,980 miles on the clock, averaging 2,064 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 BEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,980
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,064

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,980 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 BEJ 27k33k38k44k50k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,980 miles
Since last MOT+1,341 miles
PASS
Mileage48,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,639 miles
Since last MOT+1,098 miles
PASS
Mileage47,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,541 miles
Since last MOT+1,133 miles
PASS
Mileage46,408 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage45,080 miles
Since last MOT+1,330 miles
PASS
Mileage43,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,750 miles
Since last MOT+1,551 miles
PASS
Mileage42,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage40,581 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,573 miles
Since last MOT+1,860 miles
PASS
Mileage38,713 miles
Since last MOT+2,223 miles
PASS
Mileage36,490 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage33,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,495 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage28,381 miles
Since last MOT+1,431 miles
PASS
Mileage26,950 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 BEJ

What car is BD53 BEJ?

BD53 BEJ is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 BEJ?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 BEJ was 49,980 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 BEJ passed its MOT?

BD53 BEJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2017.

Is BD53 BEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 BEJ 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 BEJ?

BD53 BEJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.