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FL53 GNJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 40,750 miles on the clock, averaging 1,563 miles per year, well 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 FL53 GNJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
40,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,563

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

Low mileage
Latest reading40,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,242
Average per year1,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 GNJ 10k18k25k33k41k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,242 miles
PASS
Mileage35,508 miles
Since last MOT+2,645 miles
PASS
Mileage32,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,863 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage26,637 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,634 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
PASS
Mileage26,449 miles
Since last MOT+719 miles
PASS
Mileage25,730 miles
Since last MOT+400 miles
PASS
Mileage25,330 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage23,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,472 miles
PASS
Mileage22,212 miles
Since last MOT+1,732 miles
PASS
Mileage20,480 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage18,331 miles
Since last MOT+1,010 miles
PASS
Mileage17,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,009 miles
PASS
Mileage15,312 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage13,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,602 miles
PASS
Mileage11,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage7,440 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage5,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage2,379 miles
PASS
Mileage13,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,360 miles
PASS
Mileage9,767 miles

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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

RegistrationFL53 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 GNJ

What car is FL53 GNJ?

FL53 GNJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 GNJ?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 GNJ was 40,750 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 GNJ passed its MOT?

FL53 GNJ has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2026.

Is FL53 GNJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 GNJ 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 FL53 GNJ?

FL53 GNJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.