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BG53 YOC

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 153,499 miles on the clock, averaging 13,008 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 YOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,499
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,008

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,499 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,522
Average per year13,008
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 YOC 40k68k97k125k153k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage146,977 miles
Since last MOT+7,540 miles
PASS
Mileage139,437 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,286 miles
Since last MOT+9,781 miles
PASS
Mileage129,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,505 miles
Since last MOT+14,485 miles
PASS
Mileage115,020 miles
Since last MOT+14,446 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,574 miles
Since last MOT+13,862 miles
PASS
Mileage86,712 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage83,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,078 miles
Since last MOT+20,160 miles
PASS
Mileage62,918 miles
Since last MOT+22,306 miles
PASS
Mileage40,612 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage39,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,742 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YOC
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 YOC

What car is BG53 YOC?

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

What is the mileage of BG53 YOC?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 YOC was 153,499 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 YOC passed its MOT?

BG53 YOC has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2015.

Is BG53 YOC ULEZ compliant?

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

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