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BD53 VJV

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 131,196 miles on the clock, averaging 10,103 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 VJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,103

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,196 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,103
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BD53 VJV 36k60k83k107k131k '06'15'12

Check BD53 VJV

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,196 miles
Since last MOT+10,636 miles
PASS
Mileage120,560 miles
Since last MOT+16,659 miles
PASS
Mileage103,901 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,898 miles
Since last MOT+11,335 miles
PASS
Mileage92,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,563 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage82,503 miles
Since last MOT+12,437 miles
PASS
Mileage70,066 miles
Since last MOT+12,235 miles
PASS
Mileage57,831 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage49,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,478 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,701 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage35,692 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VJV
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 VJV

What car is BD53 VJV?

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

What is the mileage of BD53 VJV?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 VJV was 131,196 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 VJV passed its MOT?

BD53 VJV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2015.

Is BD53 VJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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