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BN53 UXE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 88,809 miles on the clock, averaging 3,072 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 UXE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
88,809
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,072

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

Low mileage
Latest reading88,809 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year3,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 UXE 29k44k59k74k89k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,809 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,801 miles
Since last MOT+483 miles
PASS
Mileage88,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,912 miles
PASS
Mileage86,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage80,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage77,342 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage73,595 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage70,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,413 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage68,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage64,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage60,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage57,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage53,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,878 miles
PASS
Mileage50,947 miles
Since last MOT+1,820 miles
PASS
Mileage49,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,203 miles
PASS
Mileage46,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage44,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage41,144 miles
Since last MOT+2,461 miles
PASS
Mileage38,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,165 miles
PASS
Mileage34,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage31,009 miles
Since last MOT+1,874 miles
PASS
Mileage29,135 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN53 UXE

What car is BN53 UXE?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 UXE?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 UXE was 88,809 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 UXE passed its MOT?

BN53 UXE has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2026.

Is BN53 UXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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