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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 54,294 miles on the clock, averaging 2,200 miles per year, well 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 LLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 54,294 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,200 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 LLJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 LLJ
What car is BF53 LLJ?
BF53 LLJ is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BF53 LLJ?
The last recorded mileage for BF53 LLJ was 54,294 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BF53 LLJ passed its MOT?
BF53 LLJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2018.
Is BF53 LLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 LLJ 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 LLJ?
BF53 LLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.