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BD53 FML

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 57,537 miles on the clock, averaging 2,183 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 FML

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,537
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,183

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

Low mileage
Latest reading57,537 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,454
Average per year2,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 FML 16k26k37k47k58k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,537 miles
Since last MOT+1,454 miles
PASS
Mileage56,083 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,071 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage54,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,172 miles
Since last MOT+888 miles
PASS
Mileage53,284 miles
PASS
Mileage53,314 miles
Since last MOT+1,010 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,304 miles
Since last MOT+879 miles
PASS
Mileage51,425 miles
Since last MOT+710 miles
PASS
Mileage50,715 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,703 miles
Since last MOT+1,722 miles
PASS
Mileage48,981 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage46,563 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage44,187 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage42,011 miles
Since last MOT+2,473 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage37,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,619 miles
PASS
Mileage34,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage30,731 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage27,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage25,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage21,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage18,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,434 miles
PASS
Mileage16,078 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 FML

What car is BD53 FML?

BD53 FML is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 FML?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 FML was 57,537 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 FML passed its MOT?

BD53 FML has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2025.

Is BD53 FML ULEZ compliant?

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

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