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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 102,359 miles on the clock, averaging 5,500 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 VDO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,359 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,602 |
| Average per year | 5,500 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 VDO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VDO
What car is BD53 VDO?
BD53 VDO is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 VDO?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 VDO was 102,359 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 VDO passed its MOT?
BD53 VDO has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jan 2020.
Is BD53 VDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 VDO 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 VDO?
BD53 VDO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.