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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 116,435 miles on the clock, averaging 6,109 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BV53 RCO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,435 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,109 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV53 RCO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BV53 RCO
What car is BV53 RCO?
BV53 RCO is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BV53 RCO?
The last recorded mileage for BV53 RCO was 116,435 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV53 RCO passed its MOT?
BV53 RCO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2019.
Is BV53 RCO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 RCO 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 RCO?
BV53 RCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.