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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 129,338 miles on the clock, averaging 7,876 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL53 DSE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,338 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,876 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 DSE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 DSE
What car is BL53 DSE?
BL53 DSE is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL53 DSE?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 DSE was 129,338 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 DSE passed its MOT?
BL53 DSE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2018.
Is BL53 DSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 DSE 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 DSE?
BL53 DSE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.