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 1596cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 73,023 miles on the clock, averaging 6,879 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL53 DTV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,023 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,752 |
| Average per year | 6,879 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 DTV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BL53 DTV
What car is BL53 DTV?
BL53 DTV is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BL53 DTV?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 DTV was 73,023 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 DTV passed its MOT?
BL53 DTV has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2015.
Is BL53 DTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 DTV 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 DTV?
BL53 DTV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.