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BD53 UXM

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 118,691 miles on the clock, averaging 4,769 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 UXM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,691
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,769

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading118,691 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,339
Average per year4,769
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BD53 UXM 28k51k73k96k119k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,339 miles
PASS
Mileage116,352 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage113,333 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,332 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage108,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
PASS
Mileage104,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,749 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage101,140 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage98,006 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage93,638 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage88,751 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage84,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
PASS
Mileage79,769 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,763 miles
Since last MOT+5,095 miles
PASS
Mileage74,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage68,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage62,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage58,132 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage52,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,198 miles
PASS
Mileage47,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage40,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage34,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,455 miles
PASS
Mileage27,836 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UXM
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 UXM

What car is BD53 UXM?

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

What is the mileage of BD53 UXM?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 UXM was 118,691 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 UXM passed its MOT?

BD53 UXM has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2025.

Is BD53 UXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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