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GK53 GSU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 151,165 miles on the clock, averaging 9,072 miles per year, above 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 GK53 GSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,165
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,072

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,165 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year9,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 GSU 51k76k101k126k151k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,165 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,159 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage145,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,037 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage139,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage133,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage128,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,596 miles
PASS
Mileage123,105 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
PASS
Mileage118,430 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage111,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,500 miles
PASS
Mileage103,209 miles
Since last MOT+16,851 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,358 miles
Since last MOT+16,555 miles
PASS
Mileage69,803 miles
Since last MOT+18,321 miles
PASS
Mileage51,482 miles

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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

RegistrationGK53 GSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GK53 GSU

What car is GK53 GSU?

GK53 GSU is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GK53 GSU?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 GSU was 151,165 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 GSU passed its MOT?

GK53 GSU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2018.

Is GK53 GSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK53 GSU 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 GK53 GSU?

GK53 GSU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.