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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 84,728 miles on the clock, averaging 5,159 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 BN53 OAZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,728 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,945 |
| Average per year | 5,159 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN53 OAZ |
| 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 OAZ
What car is BN53 OAZ?
BN53 OAZ is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN53 OAZ?
The last recorded mileage for BN53 OAZ was 84,728 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN53 OAZ passed its MOT?
BN53 OAZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2020.
Is BN53 OAZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 OAZ 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 OAZ?
BN53 OAZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.