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BF53 LHY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 131,606 miles on the clock, averaging 9,073 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 LHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,073

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,073
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 LHY 23k50k77k104k132k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,606 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,604 miles
Since last MOT+12,434 miles
PASS
Mileage119,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,170 miles
Since last MOT+11,195 miles
PASS
Mileage107,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,316 miles
PASS
Mileage98,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,659 miles
PASS
Mileage116,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,905 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,126 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage100,887 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,886 miles
Since last MOT+24,176 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,710 miles
Since last MOT+15,868 miles
PASS
Mileage60,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,842 miles
Since last MOT+15,902 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,940 miles
Since last MOT+13,116 miles
PASS
Mileage31,824 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
PASS
Mileage22,722 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF53 LHY

What car is BF53 LHY?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 LHY?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 LHY was 131,606 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 LHY passed its MOT?

BF53 LHY has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2018.

Is BF53 LHY ULEZ compliant?

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

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