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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 73,873 miles on the clock, averaging 6,128 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for LA53 BFU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,873 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,642 |
| Average per year | 6,128 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LA53 BFU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LA53 BFU
What car is LA53 BFU?
LA53 BFU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.
What is the mileage of LA53 BFU?
The last recorded mileage for LA53 BFU was 73,873 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA53 BFU passed its MOT?
LA53 BFU has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Feb 2015.
Is LA53 BFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 BFU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is LA53 BFU?
LA53 BFU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.