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 1988cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 127,767 miles on the clock, averaging 5,955 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 VKE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,767 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,971 |
| Average per year | 5,955 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 VKE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 VKE
What car is BD53 VKE?
BD53 VKE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 VKE?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 VKE was 127,767 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 VKE passed its MOT?
BD53 VKE has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 25 Nov 2020.
Is BD53 VKE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 VKE 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 VKE?
BD53 VKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.