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BG53 HCP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 112,484 miles on the clock, averaging 5,768 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 HCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,484
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,768

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,484 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,768
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 HCP 13k38k63k88k112k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,797 miles
PASS
Mileage107,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,084 miles
PASS
Mileage103,603 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage99,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,881 miles
PASS
Mileage96,805 miles
Since last MOT+6,952 miles
PASS
Mileage89,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage81,889 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage73,519 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,487 miles
Since last MOT+7,619 miles
PASS
Mileage65,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,868 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage57,340 miles
Since last MOT+9,320 miles
PASS
Mileage48,020 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage41,229 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage32,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage27,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage24,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,032 miles
PASS
Mileage21,594 miles
Since last MOT+3,430 miles
PASS
Mileage18,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage13,438 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 HCP

What car is BG53 HCP?

BG53 HCP is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 HCP?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 HCP was 112,484 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 HCP passed its MOT?

BG53 HCP has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2023.

Is BG53 HCP ULEZ compliant?

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

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