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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 159,643 miles on the clock, averaging 9,826 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BL53 DLX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,643 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,826 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 DLX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BL53 DLX
What car is BL53 DLX?
BL53 DLX is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BL53 DLX?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 DLX was 159,643 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 DLX passed its MOT?
BL53 DLX has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2015.
Is BL53 DLX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 DLX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 DLX?
BL53 DLX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.