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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 92,255 miles on the clock, averaging 6,365 miles per year, 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 MT53 BJV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 92,255 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,365 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MT53 BJV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MT53 BJV
What car is MT53 BJV?
MT53 BJV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MT53 BJV?
The last recorded mileage for MT53 BJV was 92,255 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT53 BJV passed its MOT?
MT53 BJV has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2017.
Is MT53 BJV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 BJV 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 MT53 BJV?
MT53 BJV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.