Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 170,284 miles on the clock, averaging 12,745 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BN53 UPL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 170,284 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,745 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN53 UPL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BN53 UPL
What car is BN53 UPL?
BN53 UPL is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN53 UPL?
The last recorded mileage for BN53 UPL was 170,284 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN53 UPL passed its MOT?
BN53 UPL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2015.
Is BN53 UPL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 UPL 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 UPL?
BN53 UPL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.