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BG53 WHJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 203,668 miles on the clock, averaging 14,606 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 WHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
14,606

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,668 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 WHJ 43k83k123k163k204k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,668 miles
Since last MOT+11,053 miles
PASS
Mileage192,615 miles
Since last MOT+12,889 miles
PASS
Mileage179,726 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage172,402 miles
Since last MOT+11,532 miles
PASS
Mileage160,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,039 miles
PASS
Mileage152,831 miles
Since last MOT+10,039 miles
PASS
Mileage142,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,491 miles
PASS
Mileage138,301 miles
Since last MOT+18,710 miles
PASS
Mileage119,591 miles
Since last MOT+20,952 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,639 miles
Since last MOT+35,688 miles
PASS
Mileage62,951 miles
Since last MOT+20,081 miles
PASS
Mileage42,870 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BG53 WHJ

What car is BG53 WHJ?

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

What is the mileage of BG53 WHJ?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 WHJ was 203,668 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 WHJ passed its MOT?

BG53 WHJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2017.

Is BG53 WHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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