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GU03 APV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1989cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1989cc
ColourGreen
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 1989cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 27,759 miles on the clock, averaging 1,653 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for GU03 APV

MOT Status
Due date passed
27,759
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
1,653

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading27,759 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,772
Average per year1,653
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU03 APV 17k20k22k25k28k '07'13'10

Check GU03 APV

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage27,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage24,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage17,926 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage11,216 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage3,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage31,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage24,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,681 miles
PASS
Mileage17,029 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 APV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1989cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GU03 APV

What car is GU03 APV?

GU03 APV is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1989cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU03 APV?

The last recorded mileage for GU03 APV was 27,759 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU03 APV passed its MOT?

GU03 APV has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2013.

Is GU03 APV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU03 APV 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 GU03 APV?

GU03 APV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.