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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 145,927 miles on the clock, averaging 7,420 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 VCU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 145,927 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,494 |
| Average per year | 7,420 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 VCU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 VCU
What car is BD53 VCU?
BD53 VCU is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 VCU?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 VCU was 145,927 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 VCU passed its MOT?
BD53 VCU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Jul 2021.
Is BD53 VCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 VCU 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 VCU?
BD53 VCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.