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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 102,152 miles on the clock, averaging 5,292 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 VBA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,152 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 88 |
| Average per year | 5,292 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 VBA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VBA
What car is BD53 VBA?
BD53 VBA is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 VBA?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 VBA was 102,152 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 VBA passed its MOT?
BD53 VBA has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2019.
Is BD53 VBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 VBA 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 VBA?
BD53 VBA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.