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BN53 OEF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 148,774 miles on the clock, averaging 7,162 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 OEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,162

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,774 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,409
Average per year7,162
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 OEF 33k62k91k120k149k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,774 miles
Since last MOT+10,409 miles
PASS
Mileage138,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,424 miles
PASS
Mileage133,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage131,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage126,484 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage121,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,055 miles
PASS
Mileage113,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,657 miles
PASS
Mileage107,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage101,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage93,232 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage86,064 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage79,562 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage70,905 miles
Since last MOT+9,608 miles
PASS
Mileage61,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,297 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage52,660 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage43,886 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage32,889 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 OEF

What car is BN53 OEF?

BN53 OEF is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN53 OEF?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 OEF was 148,774 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 OEF passed its MOT?

BN53 OEF has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2022.

Is BN53 OEF ULEZ compliant?

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

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