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BP53 DUH

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 1988cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 110,916 miles on the clock, averaging 7,691 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BP53 DUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,916
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,691

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,916 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,697
Average per year7,691
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP53 DUH 36k55k74k92k111k '06'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,916 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage103,219 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,213 miles
Since last MOT+14,333 miles
PASS
Mileage88,880 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,856 miles
Since last MOT+9,654 miles
PASS
Mileage79,202 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage73,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage71,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage64,882 miles
Since last MOT+10,444 miles
PASS
Mileage54,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,245 miles
PASS
Mileage45,193 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage38,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage36,343 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BP53 DUH

What car is BP53 DUH?

BP53 DUH is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BP53 DUH?

The last recorded mileage for BP53 DUH was 110,916 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP53 DUH passed its MOT?

BP53 DUH has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2015.

Is BP53 DUH ULEZ compliant?

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

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