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BD53 HDV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 115,653 miles on the clock, averaging 7,215 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 HDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,653
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,215

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,653 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 HDV 34k54k75k95k116k '06'18'13

Check BD53 HDV

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,653 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage108,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage103,767 miles
Since last MOT+1,081 miles
PASS
Mileage102,686 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage101,036 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage99,417 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage91,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,067 miles
PASS
Mileage84,474 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage76,374 miles
Since last MOT+14,731 miles
PASS
Mileage61,643 miles
Since last MOT+19,564 miles
PASS
Mileage42,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage33,611 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HDV
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 HDV

What car is BD53 HDV?

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

What is the mileage of BD53 HDV?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 HDV was 115,653 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 HDV passed its MOT?

BD53 HDV has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2018.

Is BD53 HDV ULEZ compliant?

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

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