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GU03 BUA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 121,854 miles on the clock, averaging 9,390 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU03 BUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,854
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,390

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,854 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,390
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU03 BUA 44k63k83k102k122k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,854 miles
Since last MOT+15,270 miles
PASS
Mileage106,584 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage106,568 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,441 miles
PASS
Mileage99,120 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage92,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,256 miles
Since last MOT+13,521 miles
PASS
Mileage78,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,735 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
PASS
Mileage69,050 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,049 miles
Since last MOT+11,058 miles
PASS
Mileage57,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,991 miles
Since last MOT+14,169 miles
PASS
Mileage43,822 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 BUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GU03 BUA

What car is GU03 BUA?

GU03 BUA is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU03 BUA?

The last recorded mileage for GU03 BUA was 121,854 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU03 BUA passed its MOT?

GU03 BUA has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2014.

Is GU03 BUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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