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CU53 BFA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 89,677 miles on the clock, averaging 4,595 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 CU53 BFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,677
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,595

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,677 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year4,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU53 BFA 25k41k57k74k90k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,677 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,656 miles
Since last MOT+1,329 miles
PASS
Mileage88,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage81,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,634 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage74,138 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,123 miles
Since last MOT+8,270 miles
PASS
Mileage65,853 miles
Since last MOT+9,713 miles
PASS
Mileage56,140 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,909 miles
PASS
Mileage46,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage41,735 miles
Since last MOT+670 miles
PASS
Mileage41,065 miles
Since last MOT+756 miles
PASS
Mileage40,309 miles
Since last MOT+2,971 miles
PASS
Mileage37,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage34,527 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage32,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage29,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,868 miles
PASS
Mileage25,207 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

RegistrationCU53 BFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CU53 BFA

What car is CU53 BFA?

CU53 BFA is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU53 BFA?

The last recorded mileage for CU53 BFA was 89,677 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU53 BFA passed its MOT?

CU53 BFA has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2020.

Is CU53 BFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 BFA 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 CU53 BFA?

CU53 BFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.