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BD53 UYM

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 137,505 miles on the clock, averaging 8,862 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 UYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,862

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,505 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,877
Average per year8,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 UYM 49k71k93k115k138k '06'16'12

Check BD53 UYM

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,505 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage133,628 miles
Since last MOT+496 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,132 miles
Since last MOT+11,460 miles
PASS
Mileage121,672 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage113,426 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage107,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,289 miles
Since last MOT+16,761 miles
PASS
Mileage90,528 miles
Since last MOT+11,688 miles
PASS
Mileage78,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,704 miles
Since last MOT+7,524 miles
PASS
Mileage64,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage55,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,247 miles
PASS
Mileage48,626 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UYM
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 UYM

What car is BD53 UYM?

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

What is the mileage of BD53 UYM?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 UYM was 137,505 miles, recorded on 28 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 UYM passed its MOT?

BD53 UYM has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Dec 2016.

Is BD53 UYM ULEZ compliant?

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

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