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 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 139,999 miles on the clock, averaging 9,198 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 UEJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 139,999 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,580 |
| Average per year | 9,198 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 UEJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 UEJ
What car is BG53 UEJ?
BG53 UEJ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 UEJ?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 UEJ was 139,999 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 UEJ passed its MOT?
BG53 UEJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2017.
Is BG53 UEJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 UEJ 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 UEJ?
BG53 UEJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.