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BN53 TMU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 183,355 miles on the clock, averaging 10,346 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 TMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,346

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,355 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,346
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 TMU 37k74k110k147k183k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage178,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage174,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage168,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,098 miles
PASS
Mileage165,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage162,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage157,664 miles
Since last MOT+15,035 miles
PASS
Mileage142,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,629 miles
Since last MOT+22,059 miles
PASS
Mileage120,570 miles
Since last MOT+22,420 miles
PASS
Mileage98,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage94,729 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage88,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,166 miles
Since last MOT+15,952 miles
PASS
Mileage72,214 miles
Since last MOT+12,269 miles
PASS
Mileage59,945 miles
Since last MOT+22,542 miles
PASS
Mileage37,403 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN53 TMU

What car is BN53 TMU?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 TMU?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 TMU was 183,355 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 TMU passed its MOT?

BN53 TMU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2020.

Is BN53 TMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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