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BV53 RHO

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 138,367 miles on the clock, averaging 7,153 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 RHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,367
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,153

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,367 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 RHO 49k71k94k116k138k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,367 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage129,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,473 miles
PASS
Mileage121,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,505 miles
Since last MOT+10,033 miles
PASS
Mileage111,472 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage109,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,104 miles
PASS
Mileage106,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage103,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage100,270 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,264 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage97,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage93,515 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,512 miles
Since last MOT+12,314 miles
PASS
Mileage81,198 miles
Since last MOT+17,078 miles
PASS
Mileage64,120 miles
Since last MOT+15,292 miles
PASS
Mileage48,828 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RHO
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 RHO

What car is BV53 RHO?

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

What is the mileage of BV53 RHO?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 RHO was 138,367 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 RHO passed its MOT?

BV53 RHO has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2019.

Is BV53 RHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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