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AJ53 GSO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 68,768 miles on the clock, averaging 5,541 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 GSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,768
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,541

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 reading68,768 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,917
Average per year5,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 GSO 18k31k44k56k69k '06'15'11

Check AJ53 GSO

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,917 miles
PASS
Mileage65,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,207 miles
PASS
Mileage62,644 miles
Since last MOT+2,388 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,256 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage56,367 miles
Since last MOT+5,834 miles
PASS
Mileage50,533 miles
Since last MOT+7,453 miles
PASS
Mileage43,080 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage36,019 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
PASS
Mileage26,868 miles
Since last MOT+8,445 miles
PASS
Mileage18,423 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 GSO

What car is AJ53 GSO?

AJ53 GSO is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 GSO?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 GSO was 68,768 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 GSO passed its MOT?

AJ53 GSO has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Nov 2015.

Is AJ53 GSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 GSO 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 AJ53 GSO?

AJ53 GSO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.