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BF53 KNM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 122,072 miles on the clock, averaging 6,355 miles per year, 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 KNM

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,072
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,355

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,072 miles
Reading date
Miles last year35
Average per year6,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 KNM 31k54k77k99k122k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,072 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,037 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage115,034 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage111,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage108,065 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,060 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage104,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage101,672 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,668 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage93,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage86,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,063 miles
PASS
Mileage77,856 miles
Since last MOT+17,561 miles
PASS
Mileage60,295 miles
Since last MOT+10,665 miles
PASS
Mileage49,630 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
PASS
Mileage43,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,697 miles
PASS
Mileage36,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage30,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,961 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF53 KNM

What car is BF53 KNM?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 KNM?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 KNM was 122,072 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 KNM passed its MOT?

BF53 KNM has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2021.

Is BF53 KNM ULEZ compliant?

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

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