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BD53 BKV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 83,465 miles on the clock, averaging 5,626 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 BKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,465
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,626

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,465 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,626
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 BKV 8k27k46k65k83k '06'20'14

Check BD53 BKV

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,465 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,464 miles
Since last MOT+13,492 miles
PASS
Mileage69,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,637 miles
PASS
Mileage65,335 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage60,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage56,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,779 miles
PASS
Mileage54,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,204 miles
PASS
Mileage51,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage49,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage46,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage43,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,445 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage35,932 miles
PASS
Mileage88,180 miles
Since last MOT+66,147 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,033 miles
Since last MOT+13,331 miles
PASS
Mileage8,702 miles
Since last MOT+714 miles
PASS
Mileage7,988 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 BKV

What car is BD53 BKV?

BD53 BKV is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 BKV?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 BKV was 83,465 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 BKV passed its MOT?

BD53 BKV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2020.

Is BD53 BKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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