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BN53 UTF

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 126,711 miles on the clock, averaging 6,842 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 UTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,842

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 reading126,711 miles
Reading date
Miles last year39
Average per year6,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 UTF 14k42k71k99k127k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,711 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,672 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage109,386 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage107,027 miles
Since last MOT+12,129 miles
PASS
Mileage94,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage91,579 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,576 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,693 miles
PASS
Mileage82,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage73,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,209 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage61,771 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,781 miles
PASS
Mileage55,989 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage48,311 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage44,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,606 miles
PASS
Mileage39,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,047 miles
Since last MOT+6,694 miles
PASS
Mileage26,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage21,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage14,342 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UTF
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 UTF

What car is BN53 UTF?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 UTF?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 UTF was 126,711 miles, recorded on 10 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 UTF passed its MOT?

BN53 UTF has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2023.

Is BN53 UTF ULEZ compliant?

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

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