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GD53 HVL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 129,112 miles on the clock, averaging 6,865 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GD53 HVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,865

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,112 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,865
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD53 HVL 49k69k89k109k129k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,164 miles
PASS
Mileage123,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,948 miles
Since last MOT+3,141 miles
PASS
Mileage120,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage115,386 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage112,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage107,493 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,417 miles
PASS
Mileage105,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage100,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,432 miles
PASS
Mileage91,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage84,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,303 miles
Since last MOT+13,733 miles
PASS
Mileage70,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,700 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,870 miles
Since last MOT+13,616 miles
PASS
Mileage49,254 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,249 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GD53 HVL

What car is GD53 HVL?

GD53 HVL is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GD53 HVL?

The last recorded mileage for GD53 HVL was 129,112 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD53 HVL passed its MOT?

GD53 HVL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2018.

Is GD53 HVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD53 HVL 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 GD53 HVL?

GD53 HVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.