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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 41,988 miles on the clock, averaging 2,747 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL53 DVM
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 41,988 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,911 |
| Average per year | 2,747 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 DVM |
| 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 DVM
What car is BL53 DVM?
BL53 DVM is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BL53 DVM?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 DVM was 41,988 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 DVM passed its MOT?
BL53 DVM has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2018.
Is BL53 DVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 DVM 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 DVM?
BL53 DVM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.