Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 111,649 miles on the clock, averaging 8,061 miles per year, around 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 GP53 FCG
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 111,649 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,061 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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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
| Registration | GP53 FCG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GP — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GP53 FCG
What car is GP53 FCG?
GP53 FCG is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GP53 FCG?
The last recorded mileage for GP53 FCG was 111,649 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP53 FCG passed its MOT?
GP53 FCG has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2019.
Is GP53 FCG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 FCG 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 FCG?
GP53 FCG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.