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BG53 FEF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 140,270 miles on the clock, averaging 7,745 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 BG53 FEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,270
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,745

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,270 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year7,745
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG53 FEF 47k70k94k117k140k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,270 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,258 miles
Since last MOT+7,567 miles
PASS
Mileage132,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,402 miles
PASS
Mileage126,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,289 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
PASS
Mileage120,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,912 miles
PASS
Mileage115,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage108,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage100,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage94,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,835 miles
PASS
Mileage84,277 miles
Since last MOT+10,515 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,762 miles
Since last MOT+10,797 miles
PASS
Mileage62,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage55,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,069 miles
PASS
Mileage47,208 miles

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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

RegistrationBG53 FEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 FEF

What car is BG53 FEF?

BG53 FEF is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 FEF?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 FEF was 140,270 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 FEF passed its MOT?

BG53 FEF has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2018.

Is BG53 FEF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 FEF 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 BG53 FEF?

BG53 FEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.