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BF53 JYT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 25,710 miles on the clock, averaging 799 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 JYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
25,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
799

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 reading25,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,354
Average per year799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 JYT 10k14k18k22k26k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage25,710 miles
Since last MOT+2,354 miles
PASS
Mileage23,356 miles
Since last MOT+1,035 miles
PASS
Mileage22,321 miles
Since last MOT+475 miles
PASS
Mileage21,846 miles
Since last MOT+613 miles
PASS
Mileage21,233 miles
Since last MOT+286 miles
PASS
Mileage20,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,947 miles
Since last MOT+565 miles
PASS
Mileage20,382 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage19,406 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage16,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,110 miles
Since last MOT+2,409 miles
PASS
Mileage13,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage11,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,183 miles
PASS
Mileage9,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage6,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,229 miles
PASS
Mileage3,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,409 miles
PASS
Mileage1,052 miles
PASS
Mileage23,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,098 miles
PASS
Mileage20,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage14,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage10,495 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 JYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 JYT

What car is BF53 JYT?

BF53 JYT is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 JYT?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 JYT was 25,710 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 JYT passed its MOT?

BF53 JYT has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2025.

Is BF53 JYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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