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BN53 UKL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 79,873 miles on the clock, averaging 5,558 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 UKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,558

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,873 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-12,507
Average per year5,558
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 UKL 29k42k54k67k80k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,873 miles
PASS
Mileage92,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage85,570 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage79,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage70,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,284 miles
Since last MOT+10,306 miles
PASS
Mileage59,978 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,773 miles
Since last MOT+8,623 miles
PASS
Mileage42,150 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
PASS
Mileage42,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage36,958 miles
Since last MOT+7,835 miles
PASS
Mileage29,123 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN53 UKL

What car is BN53 UKL?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 UKL?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 UKL was 79,873 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 UKL passed its MOT?

BN53 UKL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2015.

Is BN53 UKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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