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GF53 FVO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 63,209 miles on the clock, averaging 2,690 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 GF53 FVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,690

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 reading63,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,870
Average per year2,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 FVO 25k35k44k54k63k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage63,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,870 miles
PASS
Mileage53,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage47,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage41,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage36,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,303 miles
PASS
Mileage30,725 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,241 miles
PASS
Mileage20,349 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage15,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage7,544 miles
Since last MOT+5,964 miles
PASS
Mileage1,580 miles
PASS
Mileage46,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage39,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage33,084 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage25,474 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

RegistrationGF53 FVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 FVO

What car is GF53 FVO?

GF53 FVO is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 FVO?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 FVO was 63,209 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 FVO passed its MOT?

GF53 FVO has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 2 Nov 2020.

Is GF53 FVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 FVO 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 GF53 FVO?

GF53 FVO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.