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BV53 PXZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 107,104 miles on the clock, averaging 3,728 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 PXZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,104
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,728

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

Low mileage
Latest reading107,104 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,042
Average per year3,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 PXZ 36k54k72k89k107k '06'25'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,042 miles
PASS
Mileage105,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,885 miles
PASS
Mileage101,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,177 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage97,699 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
PASS
Mileage97,609 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,458 miles
PASS
Mileage88,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage81,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage72,435 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage67,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage61,555 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
PASS
Mileage61,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage57,461 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,453 miles
Since last MOT+1,411 miles
PASS
Mileage56,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage50,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage45,544 miles
Since last MOT+9,532 miles
PASS
Mileage36,012 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 PXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 PXZ

What car is BV53 PXZ?

BV53 PXZ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 PXZ?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 PXZ was 107,104 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 PXZ passed its MOT?

BV53 PXZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2025.

Is BV53 PXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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