Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 148,000 miles on the clock, averaging 12,317 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 VWE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,000 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 12,317 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 VWE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VWE
What car is BP53 VWE?
BP53 VWE is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BP53 VWE?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 VWE was 148,000 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 VWE passed its MOT?
BP53 VWE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2017.
Is BP53 VWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 VWE 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 VWE?
BP53 VWE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.