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BG53 WZM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 82,724 miles on the clock, averaging 4,701 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 WZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,701

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,724 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,476
Average per year4,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 WZM 33k45k58k70k83k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,476 miles
PASS
Mileage79,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,330 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,918 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage75,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,309 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage72,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,068 miles
PASS
Mileage69,714 miles
Since last MOT+3,293 miles
PASS
Mileage66,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,421 miles
Since last MOT+13,405 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,660 miles
PASS
Mileage45,356 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,336 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,618 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BG53 WZM

What car is BG53 WZM?

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

What is the mileage of BG53 WZM?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 WZM was 82,724 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 WZM passed its MOT?

BG53 WZM has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2017.

Is BG53 WZM ULEZ compliant?

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

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