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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 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Petrol 1397cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 65,914 miles on the clock, averaging 5,218 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BP53 FTV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 65,914 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,218 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 FTV |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BP53 FTV
What car is BP53 FTV?
BP53 FTV is a black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BP53 FTV?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 FTV was 65,914 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 FTV passed its MOT?
BP53 FTV has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2012.
Is BP53 FTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 FTV 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 FTV?
BP53 FTV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.