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 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 155,562 miles on the clock, averaging 9,009 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 WYW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 155,562 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,009 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 WYW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 WYW
What car is BG53 WYW?
BG53 WYW is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 WYW?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 WYW was 155,562 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 WYW passed its MOT?
BG53 WYW has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2016.
Is BG53 WYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 WYW 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 WYW?
BG53 WYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.