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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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 157,113 miles on the clock, averaging 10,302 miles per year, above 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 NMJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,113 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,302 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 NMJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BP53 NMJ
What car is BP53 NMJ?
BP53 NMJ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BP53 NMJ?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 NMJ was 157,113 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 NMJ passed its MOT?
BP53 NMJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2019.
Is BP53 NMJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 NMJ 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 NMJ?
BP53 NMJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.