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BL53 YXC

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 127,244 miles on the clock, averaging 7,865 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL53 YXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,865

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,599
Average per year7,865
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 YXC 17k45k72k100k127k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage117,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage112,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage106,298 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage100,263 miles
Since last MOT+10,089 miles
PASS
Mileage90,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,174 miles
Since last MOT+12,713 miles
PASS
Mileage77,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage71,746 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,742 miles
Since last MOT+12,977 miles
PASS
Mileage58,765 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,762 miles
Since last MOT+12,219 miles
PASS
Mileage46,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,543 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,277 miles
Since last MOT+11,990 miles
PASS
Mileage27,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,218 miles
PASS
Mileage21,069 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage17,221 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 YXC

What car is BL53 YXC?

BL53 YXC is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BL53 YXC?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 YXC was 127,244 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 YXC passed its MOT?

BL53 YXC has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2021.

Is BL53 YXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 YXC 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 YXC?

BL53 YXC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.