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BP53 VYY

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 146,918 miles on the clock, averaging 8,091 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BP53 VYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,091

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 reading146,918 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,091
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP53 VYY 59k81k103k125k147k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,918 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage143,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage140,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,820 miles
PASS
Mileage136,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage128,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,084 miles
Since last MOT+10,726 miles
PASS
Mileage117,358 miles
Since last MOT+11,330 miles
PASS
Mileage106,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,239 miles
PASS
Mileage94,789 miles
Since last MOT+9,438 miles
PASS
Mileage85,351 miles
Since last MOT+11,289 miles
PASS
Mileage74,062 miles
Since last MOT+14,932 miles
PASS
Mileage59,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,130 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BP53 VYY

What car is BP53 VYY?

BP53 VYY is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BP53 VYY?

The last recorded mileage for BP53 VYY was 146,918 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP53 VYY passed its MOT?

BP53 VYY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2017.

Is BP53 VYY ULEZ compliant?

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

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