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BV53 RJZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 63,967 miles on the clock, averaging 1,921 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 RJZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
63,967
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
1,921

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 reading63,967 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-9
Average per year1,921
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 RJZ 26k36k45k55k64k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,967 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,976 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage55,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,935 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage49,163 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage42,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage39,945 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,938 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage38,029 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage35,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage31,609 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage28,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage23,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage19,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage15,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,203 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage9,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,587 miles
PASS
Mileage3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage57,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage52,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,574 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage40,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,426 miles
PASS
Mileage33,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
PASS
Mileage29,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage26,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,453 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BV53 RJZ

What car is BV53 RJZ?

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

What is the mileage of BV53 RJZ?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 RJZ was 63,967 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 RJZ passed its MOT?

BV53 RJZ has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is BV53 RJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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