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BN53 VTT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 170,029 miles on the clock, averaging 9,697 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 VTT

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,029
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,697

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 reading170,029 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,697
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BN53 VTT 34k68k102k136k170k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,029 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage163,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage156,321 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,316 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage148,574 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,523 miles
Since last MOT+11,681 miles
PASS
Mileage136,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,842 miles
Since last MOT+10,832 miles
PASS
Mileage126,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,820 miles
PASS
Mileage116,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,190 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage106,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,709 miles
Since last MOT+11,220 miles
PASS
Mileage95,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,751 miles
PASS
Mileage85,738 miles
Since last MOT+11,631 miles
PASS
Mileage74,107 miles
Since last MOT+10,154 miles
PASS
Mileage63,953 miles
Since last MOT+10,167 miles
PASS
Mileage53,786 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
PASS
Mileage44,399 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
PASS
Mileage34,094 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN53 VTT

What car is BN53 VTT?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 VTT?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 VTT was 170,029 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 VTT passed its MOT?

BN53 VTT has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2020.

Is BN53 VTT ULEZ compliant?

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

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