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BF53 LHE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 107,610 miles on the clock, averaging 9,481 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 LHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,481

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading107,610 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,481
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF53 LHE 21k43k64k86k108k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,610 miles
Since last MOT+11,363 miles
PASS
Mileage96,247 miles
Since last MOT+11,773 miles
PASS
Mileage84,474 miles
Since last MOT+8,336 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,138 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage63,420 miles
Since last MOT+10,416 miles
PASS
Mileage53,004 miles
Since last MOT+8,029 miles
PASS
Mileage44,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,766 miles
PASS
Mileage35,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage27,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage20,989 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF53 LHE

What car is BF53 LHE?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 LHE?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 LHE was 107,610 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 LHE passed its MOT?

BF53 LHE has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2015.

Is BF53 LHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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