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FL53 BWJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 73,115 miles on the clock, averaging 6,952 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 BWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,952

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

Below average
Latest reading73,115 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,952
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 BWJ 18k32k46k59k73k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage68,109 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage61,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage56,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,589 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage48,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,422 miles
Since last MOT+15,329 miles
PASS
Mileage34,093 miles
Since last MOT+10,313 miles
PASS
Mileage23,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage18,222 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 BWJ

What car is FL53 BWJ?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 BWJ?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 BWJ was 73,115 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 BWJ passed its MOT?

FL53 BWJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2014.

Is FL53 BWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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