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BG53 WVL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 89,710 miles on the clock, averaging 5,361 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 WVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,361

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 reading89,710 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,361
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG53 WVL 25k41k58k74k90k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage82,592 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage79,189 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage73,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage67,413 miles
Since last MOT+4,775 miles
PASS
Mileage62,638 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage57,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage51,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage46,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage34,538 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage29,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage25,428 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BG53 WVL

What car is BG53 WVL?

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

What is the mileage of BG53 WVL?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 WVL was 89,710 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 WVL passed its MOT?

BG53 WVL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2019.

Is BG53 WVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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