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BN53 VVG

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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 13 (59% pass rate). It has 135,801 miles on the clock, averaging 5,860 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 VVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,801
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
5,860

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,801 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,568
Average per year5,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 VVG 25k53k81k108k136k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,801 miles
Since last MOT+1,568 miles
PASS
Mileage134,233 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage132,036 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,029 miles
PASS
Mileage148,554 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage144,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,074 miles
PASS
Mileage140,751 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,749 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage136,925 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,955 miles
PASS
Mileage132,967 miles
Since last MOT+370 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage128,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage124,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,596 miles
Since last MOT+112,793 miles
PASS
Mileage11,803 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,803 miles
Since last MOT+4,871 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage106,790 miles
Since last MOT+10,624 miles
PASS
Mileage96,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,687 miles
PASS
Mileage88,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,479 miles
Since last MOT+21,900 miles
PASS
Mileage66,579 miles
Since last MOT+10,341 miles
PASS
Mileage56,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage48,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,293 miles
Since last MOT+16,888 miles
PASS
Mileage31,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,405 miles
Since last MOT+6,010 miles
PASS
Mileage25,395 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VVG
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 VVG

What car is BN53 VVG?

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

What is the mileage of BN53 VVG?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 VVG was 135,801 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 VVG passed its MOT?

BN53 VVG has had 32 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (19 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2025.

Is BN53 VVG ULEZ compliant?

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

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