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BD53 BTX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 124,795 miles on the clock, averaging 8,845 miles per year, around 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 BTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,795
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,845

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,795 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,845
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BD53 BTX 70k83k97k111k125k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage116,442 miles
Since last MOT+9,662 miles
PASS
Mileage106,780 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,796 miles
Since last MOT+9,890 miles
PASS
Mileage96,906 miles
Since last MOT+12,231 miles
PASS
Mileage84,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage77,466 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
PASS
Mileage69,548 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage69,532 miles

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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)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BD53 BTX

What car is BD53 BTX?

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

What is the mileage of BD53 BTX?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 BTX was 124,795 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 BTX passed its MOT?

BD53 BTX has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2013.

Is BD53 BTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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