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BF53 LHH

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 4 (43% pass rate). It has 146,505 miles on the clock, averaging 14,657 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 LHH

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
43%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
14,657

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,505 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,588
Average per year14,657
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF53 LHH 52k76k99k123k147k '06'13'10

Check BF53 LHH

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage146,505 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,917 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,723 miles
Since last MOT+13,654 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,069 miles
Since last MOT+28,169 miles
PASS
Mileage86,900 miles
Since last MOT+17,028 miles
PASS
Mileage69,872 miles
Since last MOT+17,550 miles
PASS
Mileage52,322 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LHH
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 LHH

What car is BF53 LHH?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 LHH?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 LHH was 146,505 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 LHH passed its MOT?

BF53 LHH has had 7 MOT tests with a 43% pass rate (3 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 20 Feb 2013.

Is BF53 LHH ULEZ compliant?

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

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