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GL53 HLP

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 115,328 miles on the clock, averaging 5,210 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 HLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,210

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-1,528
Average per year5,210
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 HLP 23k46k69k92k115k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,328 miles
PASS
Mileage116,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,580 miles
PASS
Mileage114,276 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage108,827 miles
Since last MOT+1,023 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage105,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage99,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage94,226 miles
Since last MOT+8,705 miles
PASS
Mileage85,521 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,482 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage76,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,466 miles
Since last MOT+7,714 miles
PASS
Mileage68,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage60,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,539 miles
Since last MOT+5,816 miles
PASS
Mileage48,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
PASS
Mileage43,411 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage38,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage34,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage29,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,070 miles
PASS
Mileage23,203 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GL53 HLP

What car is GL53 HLP?

GL53 HLP is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GL53 HLP?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 HLP was 115,328 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 HLP passed its MOT?

GL53 HLP has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2024.

Is GL53 HLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 HLP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL53 HLP?

GL53 HLP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.