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BG53 WYJ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 131,351 miles on the clock, averaging 6,292 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 WYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,292

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 reading131,351 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,292
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 WYJ 30k55k81k106k131k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,351 miles
Since last MOT+9,606 miles
PASS
Mileage121,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage118,840 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,818 miles
Since last MOT+1,985 miles
PASS
Mileage116,833 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage113,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,698 miles
PASS
Mileage106,346 miles
Since last MOT+10,686 miles
PASS
Mileage95,660 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,659 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage88,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage83,116 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,113 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage77,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage73,401 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage67,355 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,722 miles
PASS
Mileage62,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage57,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage51,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage45,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,391 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,224 miles
Since last MOT+13,428 miles
PASS
Mileage29,796 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WYJ
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 WYJ

What car is BG53 WYJ?

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

What is the mileage of BG53 WYJ?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 WYJ was 131,351 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 WYJ passed its MOT?

BG53 WYJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2023.

Is BG53 WYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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