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BD53 HLO

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 141,381 miles on the clock, averaging 11,480 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 HLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,480

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,381 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year11,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 HLO 15k47k78k110k141k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,381 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,370 miles
Since last MOT+10,135 miles
PASS
Mileage131,235 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,233 miles
Since last MOT+27,830 miles
PASS
Mileage103,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage96,015 miles
Since last MOT+20,051 miles
PASS
Mileage75,964 miles
Since last MOT+11,782 miles
PASS
Mileage64,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage56,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,099 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage47,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,663 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage38,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,920 miles
Since last MOT+8,690 miles
PASS
Mileage30,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage22,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,881 miles
PASS
Mileage15,065 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HLO
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 HLO

What car is BD53 HLO?

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

What is the mileage of BD53 HLO?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 HLO was 141,381 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 HLO passed its MOT?

BD53 HLO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2017.

Is BD53 HLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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