Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 104,937 miles on the clock, averaging 7,410 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BP53 DRX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 104,937 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,358 |
| Average per year | 7,410 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 DRX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BP53 DRX
What car is BP53 DRX?
BP53 DRX is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BP53 DRX?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 DRX was 104,937 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 DRX passed its MOT?
BP53 DRX has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2016.
Is BP53 DRX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 DRX 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 BP53 DRX?
BP53 DRX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.