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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 145,422 miles on the clock, averaging 7,642 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL53 DFX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 145,422 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 40 |
| Average per year | 7,642 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 DFX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BL53 DFX
What car is BL53 DFX?
BL53 DFX is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL53 DFX?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 DFX was 145,422 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 DFX passed its MOT?
BL53 DFX has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2021.
Is BL53 DFX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 DFX 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 BL53 DFX?
BL53 DFX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.