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CU53 BJZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 68,578 miles on the clock, averaging 3,843 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for CU53 BJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,843

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,445
Average per year3,843
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CU53 BJZ 19k31k44k56k69k '07'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage63,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
PASS
Mileage58,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage54,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage50,771 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,712 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage46,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage43,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage39,284 miles
Since last MOT+3,700 miles
PASS
Mileage35,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage31,628 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,502 miles
PASS
Mileage25,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage22,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage18,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,699 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CU53 BJZ

What car is CU53 BJZ?

CU53 BJZ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU53 BJZ?

The last recorded mileage for CU53 BJZ was 68,578 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU53 BJZ passed its MOT?

CU53 BJZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2020.

Is CU53 BJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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