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GF53 ULG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 23,074 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 ULG

MOT Status
Due date passed
23,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading23,074 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,350
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 ULG 59k59k59k59k59k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage23,074 miles
Since last MOT+10,350 miles
PASS
Mileage12,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,724 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage10,709 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage8,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,324 miles
Since last MOT+2,368 miles
PASS
Mileage5,956 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage5,955 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage4,677 miles
Since last MOT+1,526 miles
PASS
Mileage3,151 miles
PASS
Mileage101,678 miles
Since last MOT+6,202 miles
PASS
Mileage95,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,545 miles
PASS
Mileage90,931 miles
Since last MOT+12,319 miles
PASS
Mileage78,612 miles
Since last MOT+19,185 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,427 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 ULG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 ULG

What car is GF53 ULG?

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

What is the mileage of GF53 ULG?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 ULG was 23,074 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 ULG passed its MOT?

GF53 ULG has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2017.

Is GF53 ULG ULEZ compliant?

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

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