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FL53 BVZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 133,741 miles on the clock, averaging 8,756 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 BVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,756

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,756
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 BVZ 24k52k79k106k134k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,741 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,734 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage129,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
PASS
Mileage123,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage116,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage112,243 miles
Since last MOT+10,342 miles
PASS
Mileage101,901 miles
Since last MOT+22,498 miles
PASS
Mileage79,403 miles
Since last MOT+12,627 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,776 miles
Since last MOT+10,389 miles
PASS
Mileage56,387 miles
Since last MOT+10,230 miles
PASS
Mileage46,157 miles
Since last MOT+10,705 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,452 miles
Since last MOT+11,175 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,277 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 BVZ

What car is FL53 BVZ?

FL53 BVZ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 BVZ?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 BVZ was 133,741 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 BVZ passed its MOT?

FL53 BVZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2019.

Is FL53 BVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 BVZ 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 BVZ?

FL53 BVZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.