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ST53 BDU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 163,713 miles on the clock, averaging 13,874 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ST53 BDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,713
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,874

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,713 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,158
Average per year13,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 BDU 23k58k93k129k164k '07'17'12

Check ST53 BDU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,713 miles
Since last MOT+10,158 miles
PASS
Mileage153,555 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,532 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage144,500 miles
Since last MOT+250 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,250 miles
Since last MOT+18,943 miles
PASS
Mileage125,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
PASS
Mileage118,416 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage111,214 miles
Since last MOT+14,177 miles
PASS
Mileage97,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,037 miles
Since last MOT+9,778 miles
PASS
Mileage87,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,259 miles
Since last MOT+21,451 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,808 miles
Since last MOT+27,864 miles
PASS
Mileage37,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,944 miles
Since last MOT+14,739 miles
PASS
Mileage23,205 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 BDU

What car is ST53 BDU?

ST53 BDU is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST53 BDU?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 BDU was 163,713 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 BDU passed its MOT?

ST53 BDU has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2017.

Is ST53 BDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 BDU 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 ST53 BDU?

ST53 BDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.