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GL53 OWY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 147,897 miles on the clock, averaging 7,776 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 OWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,776

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,897 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,776
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 OWY 53k76k100k124k148k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,280 miles
PASS
Mileage139,617 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,616 miles
Since last MOT+8,451 miles
PASS
Mileage131,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,165 miles
Since last MOT+9,168 miles
PASS
Mileage121,997 miles
Since last MOT+9,896 miles
PASS
Mileage112,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,101 miles
Since last MOT+9,229 miles
PASS
Mileage102,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage98,241 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage95,389 miles
Since last MOT+11,127 miles
PASS
Mileage84,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,381 miles
PASS
Mileage74,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,881 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage66,413 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,519 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage57,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage53,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,289 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,579 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GL53 OWY

What car is GL53 OWY?

GL53 OWY is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL53 OWY?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 OWY was 147,897 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 OWY passed its MOT?

GL53 OWY has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2019.

Is GL53 OWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 OWY 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 GL53 OWY?

GL53 OWY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.