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BN53 GDE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 57,995 miles on the clock, averaging 7,451 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 GDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,451

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading57,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,955
Average per year7,451
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN53 GDE 19k29k38k48k58k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,955 miles
PASS
Mileage50,040 miles
Since last MOT+8,448 miles
PASS
Mileage41,592 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage33,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage25,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage18,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,699 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 GDE

What car is BN53 GDE?

BN53 GDE is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN53 GDE?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 GDE was 57,995 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 GDE passed its MOT?

BN53 GDE has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2012.

Is BN53 GDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 GDE 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 GDE?

BN53 GDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.