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BN53 TYA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 74,904 miles on the clock, averaging 5,414 miles per year, below 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 TYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,904
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,414

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading74,904 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,564
Average per year5,414
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN53 TYA 23k36k49k62k75k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage74,904 miles
Since last MOT+12,564 miles
PASS
Mileage62,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage59,332 miles
Since last MOT+222 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage52,692 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,618 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage46,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage41,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage37,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,020 miles
PASS
Mileage30,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage23,407 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 TYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 TYA

What car is BN53 TYA?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 TYA?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 TYA was 74,904 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 TYA passed its MOT?

BN53 TYA has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 8 Apr 2016.

Is BN53 TYA ULEZ compliant?

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

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