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GP53 COU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Brighton, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 102,425 miles on the clock, averaging 7,603 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP53 COU

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,603

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,425 miles
Reading date
Miles last year543
Average per year7,603
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 COU 35k52k69k86k102k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,425 miles
Since last MOT+543 miles
PASS
Mileage101,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,882 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage99,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,311 miles
PASS
Mileage92,396 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,388 miles
Since last MOT+10,147 miles
PASS
Mileage82,241 miles
Since last MOT+9,119 miles
PASS
Mileage73,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage65,674 miles
Since last MOT+18,799 miles
PASS
Mileage46,875 miles
Since last MOT+11,661 miles
PASS
Mileage35,214 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 COU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 COU

What car is GP53 COU?

GP53 COU is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 COU?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 COU was 102,425 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 COU passed its MOT?

GP53 COU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2015.

Is GP53 COU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 COU 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 GP53 COU?

GP53 COU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.