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BF53 GMU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 42,079 miles on the clock, averaging 2,106 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 GMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
42,079
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,106

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading42,079 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,106
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 GMU 15k21k28k35k42k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage37,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage34,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage31,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,640 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage28,641 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,593 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage26,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,150 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage23,764 miles
Since last MOT+2,807 miles
PASS
Mileage20,957 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,825 miles
Since last MOT+3,967 miles
PASS
Mileage16,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,271 miles
PASS
Mileage12,587 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage8,562 miles
Since last MOT+3,795 miles
PASS
Mileage4,767 miles
PASS
Mileage19,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage14,553 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 GMU

What car is BF53 GMU?

BF53 GMU is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 GMU?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 GMU was 42,079 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 GMU passed its MOT?

BF53 GMU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2019.

Is BF53 GMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 GMU 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 BF53 GMU?

BF53 GMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.