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BV53 PPZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 71,704 miles on the clock, averaging 5,104 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 PPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,704
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,104

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading71,704 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 PPZ 30k41k51k61k72k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,215 miles
PASS
Mileage69,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage65,666 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,965 miles
PASS
Mileage60,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,700 miles
Since last MOT+13,740 miles
PASS
Mileage46,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage41,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage35,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage30,182 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 PPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 PPZ

What car is BV53 PPZ?

BV53 PPZ is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 PPZ?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 PPZ was 71,704 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 PPZ passed its MOT?

BV53 PPZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2014.

Is BV53 PPZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 PPZ 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 BV53 PPZ?

BV53 PPZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.