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 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 107,289 miles on the clock, averaging 6,427 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 YLB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,289 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,708 |
| Average per year | 6,427 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 YLB |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 YLB
What car is BG53 YLB?
BG53 YLB is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 YLB?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 YLB was 107,289 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 YLB passed its MOT?
BG53 YLB has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2019.
Is BG53 YLB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 YLB 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 YLB?
BG53 YLB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.