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BP53 BZU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 121,356 miles on the clock, averaging 10,466 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BP53 BZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,356
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,466

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,356 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,228
Average per year10,466
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP53 BZU 41k61k81k101k121k '07'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,228 miles
PASS
Mileage112,128 miles
Since last MOT+12,199 miles
PASS
Mileage99,929 miles
Since last MOT+13,294 miles
PASS
Mileage86,635 miles
Since last MOT+12,418 miles
PASS
Mileage74,217 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,135 miles
Since last MOT+10,005 miles
PASS
Mileage64,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,489 miles
PASS
Mileage55,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage47,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage40,897 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,896 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 BZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BP53 BZU

What car is BP53 BZU?

BP53 BZU is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BP53 BZU?

The last recorded mileage for BP53 BZU was 121,356 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP53 BZU passed its MOT?

BP53 BZU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2014.

Is BP53 BZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 BZU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BP53 BZU?

BP53 BZU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.