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 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 115,773 miles on the clock, averaging 7,970 miles per year, around 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 LGL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 115,773 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,970 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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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
| Registration | BF53 LGL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BF — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BF53 LGL
What car is BF53 LGL?
BF53 LGL is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BF53 LGL?
The last recorded mileage for BF53 LGL was 115,773 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BF53 LGL passed its MOT?
BF53 LGL has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2017.
Is BF53 LGL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 LGL 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 LGL?
BF53 LGL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.