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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 148,593 miles on the clock, averaging 6,711 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BP53 VTE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 148,593 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,711 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 VTE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BP53 VTE
What car is BP53 VTE?
BP53 VTE is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BP53 VTE?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 VTE was 148,593 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 VTE passed its MOT?
BP53 VTE has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2022.
Is BP53 VTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 VTE 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 VTE?
BP53 VTE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.