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BN53 UPF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 139,192 miles on the clock, averaging 10,372 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 UPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,372

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 reading139,192 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,372
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN53 UPF 32k59k86k113k139k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,192 miles
Since last MOT+11,517 miles
PASS
Mileage127,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,697 miles
PASS
Mileage116,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,978 miles
Since last MOT+11,241 miles
PASS
Mileage105,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,737 miles
Since last MOT+11,047 miles
PASS
Mileage94,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,690 miles
Since last MOT+11,046 miles
PASS
Mileage83,644 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,643 miles
Since last MOT+12,373 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,270 miles
Since last MOT+10,174 miles
PASS
Mileage61,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,096 miles
Since last MOT+9,235 miles
PASS
Mileage51,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
PASS
Mileage45,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,631 miles
PASS
Mileage38,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage32,450 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN53 UPF

What car is BN53 UPF?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 UPF?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 UPF was 139,192 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 UPF passed its MOT?

BN53 UPF has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2017.

Is BN53 UPF ULEZ compliant?

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

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