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BN53 RZL

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 101,093 miles on the clock, averaging 7,585 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 RZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,093
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,585

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading101,093 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,585
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 RZL 25k44k63k82k101k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,093 miles
Since last MOT+725 miles
PASS
Mileage100,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,029 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,050 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage84,442 miles
Since last MOT+11,407 miles
PASS
Mileage73,035 miles
Since last MOT+11,265 miles
PASS
Mileage61,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,338 miles
PASS
Mileage53,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage45,068 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage36,019 miles
Since last MOT+11,232 miles
PASS
Mileage24,787 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 RZL
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 RZL

What car is BN53 RZL?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 RZL?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 RZL was 101,093 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 RZL passed its MOT?

BN53 RZL has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2017.

Is BN53 RZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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