Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 175,760 miles on the clock, averaging 18,398 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 USM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,760 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 18,398 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 USM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 USM
What car is BD53 USM?
BD53 USM is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 USM?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 USM was 175,760 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 USM passed its MOT?
BD53 USM has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2013.
Is BD53 USM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 USM 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 USM?
BD53 USM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.