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GF53 MKE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 21,668 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 MKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
21,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading21,668 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,191
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 MKE 24k24k24k24k24k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage21,668 miles
Since last MOT+1,191 miles
PASS
Mileage20,477 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,476 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage19,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,465 miles
Since last MOT+1,390 miles
PASS
Mileage18,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,075 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
PASS
Mileage15,923 miles
Since last MOT+1,378 miles
PASS
Mileage14,545 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage12,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,451 miles
PASS
Mileage9,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage7,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,180 miles
PASS
Mileage5,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage5,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,265 miles
PASS
Mileage2,844 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage46,973 miles
Since last MOT+2,305 miles
PASS
Mileage44,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage42,398 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,390 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage40,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage30,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage23,922 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

RegistrationGF53 MKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 MKE

What car is GF53 MKE?

GF53 MKE is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 MKE?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 MKE was 21,668 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 MKE passed its MOT?

GF53 MKE has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2024.

Is GF53 MKE ULEZ compliant?

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

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