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BP53 CAX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 126,958 miles on the clock, averaging 6,990 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BP53 CAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,958
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,990

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

Below average
Latest reading126,958 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,990
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP53 CAX 37k59k82k104k127k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage120,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,297 miles
Since last MOT+13,664 miles
PASS
Mileage106,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,633 miles
Since last MOT+15,607 miles
PASS
Mileage91,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,671 miles
PASS
Mileage83,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,355 miles
Since last MOT+9,162 miles
PASS
Mileage74,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,502 miles
PASS
Mileage65,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,691 miles
Since last MOT+9,912 miles
PASS
Mileage55,779 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,404 miles
PASS
Mileage48,891 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage42,126 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage36,612 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 CAX
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 CAX

What car is BP53 CAX?

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

What is the mileage of BP53 CAX?

The last recorded mileage for BP53 CAX was 126,958 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP53 CAX passed its MOT?

BP53 CAX has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2019.

Is BP53 CAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 CAX 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 CAX?

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