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BG53 YLA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 93,236 miles on the clock, averaging 8,014 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 YLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,014

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading93,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,702
Average per year8,014
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 YLA 24k41k59k76k93k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,702 miles
PASS
Mileage82,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,534 miles
Since last MOT+14,120 miles
PASS
Mileage68,414 miles
Since last MOT+15,552 miles
PASS
Mileage52,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage47,540 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,944 miles
PASS
Mileage42,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage36,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage32,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage27,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage24,233 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BG53 YLA

What car is BG53 YLA?

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

What is the mileage of BG53 YLA?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 YLA was 93,236 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 YLA passed its MOT?

BG53 YLA has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2015.

Is BG53 YLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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