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AJ53 GUG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 115,213 miles on the clock, averaging 5,797 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 AJ53 GUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,213
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,797

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,213 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,797
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 GUG 44k62k80k97k115k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,213 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,212 miles
PASS
Mileage144,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage137,039 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage126,230 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,310 miles
PASS
Mileage117,869 miles
Since last MOT+13,104 miles
PASS
Mileage104,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,765 miles
Since last MOT+4,382 miles
PASS
Mileage100,383 miles
Since last MOT+7,820 miles
PASS
Mileage92,563 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,561 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage85,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,744 miles
Since last MOT+8,039 miles
PASS
Mileage77,705 miles
Since last MOT+11,990 miles
PASS
Mileage65,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,715 miles
Since last MOT+1,073 miles
PASS
Mileage64,642 miles
Since last MOT+20,648 miles
PASS
Mileage43,994 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 GUG

What car is AJ53 GUG?

AJ53 GUG is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 GUG?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 GUG was 115,213 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 GUG passed its MOT?

AJ53 GUG has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2019.

Is AJ53 GUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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