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 12 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 67,997 miles on the clock, averaging 5,343 miles per year, below 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 ODU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 67,997 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,947 |
| Average per year | 5,343 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 ODU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 ODU
What car is BL53 ODU?
BL53 ODU is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BL53 ODU?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 ODU was 67,997 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 ODU passed its MOT?
BL53 ODU has had 12 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (12 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2017.
Is BL53 ODU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 ODU 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 ODU?
BL53 ODU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.