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 1796cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 123,938 miles on the clock, averaging 13,303 miles per year, above 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 BN53 FXY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 123,938 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20,007 |
| Average per year | 13,303 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | BN53 FXY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BN53 FXY
What car is BN53 FXY?
BN53 FXY is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN53 FXY?
The last recorded mileage for BN53 FXY was 123,938 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN53 FXY passed its MOT?
BN53 FXY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2014.
Is BN53 FXY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 FXY 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 BN53 FXY?
BN53 FXY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.