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BD53 HGM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 112,784 miles on the clock, averaging 6,033 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 HGM

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,784
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,033

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 reading112,784 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,957
Average per year6,033
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 HGM 21k44k67k90k113k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,784 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage107,827 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage103,744 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage94,487 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,475 miles
Since last MOT+8,917 miles
PASS
Mileage85,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,558 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage81,321 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,595 miles
PASS
Mileage71,688 miles
Since last MOT+9,692 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,103 miles
PASS
Mileage60,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage56,589 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage53,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,788 miles
PASS
Mileage46,389 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage40,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage35,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage30,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage26,855 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage20,685 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BD53 HGM

What car is BD53 HGM?

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

What is the mileage of BD53 HGM?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 HGM was 112,784 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 HGM passed its MOT?

BD53 HGM has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 18 Feb 2022.

Is BD53 HGM ULEZ compliant?

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

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