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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 128,606 miles on the clock, averaging 7,042 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FL53 BFU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 128,606 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 167 |
| Average per year | 7,042 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FL53 BFU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 BFU
What car is FL53 BFU?
FL53 BFU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 BFU?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 BFU was 128,606 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 BFU passed its MOT?
FL53 BFU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2019.
Is FL53 BFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 BFU 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 FL53 BFU?
FL53 BFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.