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BN53 RYR

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 116,808 miles on the clock, averaging 8,777 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 RYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,808
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,777

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,808 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,735
Average per year8,777
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 RYR 33k54k75k96k117k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,198 miles
PASS
Mileage111,875 miles
Since last MOT+9,469 miles
PASS
Mileage102,406 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,397 miles
Since last MOT+9,544 miles
PASS
Mileage92,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,853 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage82,802 miles
Since last MOT+13,483 miles
PASS
Mileage69,319 miles
Since last MOT+18,517 miles
PASS
Mileage50,802 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage42,362 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage33,143 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 RYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 RYR

What car is BN53 RYR?

BN53 RYR is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN53 RYR?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 RYR was 116,808 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 RYR passed its MOT?

BN53 RYR has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2016.

Is BN53 RYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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