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GU52 JOA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 97,206 miles on the clock, averaging 5,027 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU52 JOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,027

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU52 JOA 26k44k62k80k97k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,206 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,203 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage92,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage87,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage82,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage77,988 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage74,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage70,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage68,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,527 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,123 miles
Since last MOT+42,769 miles
PASS
Mileage52,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage46,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
PASS
Mileage40,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
PASS
Mileage33,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage26,389 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 JOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GU52 JOA

What car is GU52 JOA?

GU52 JOA is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU52 JOA?

The last recorded mileage for GU52 JOA was 97,206 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU52 JOA passed its MOT?

GU52 JOA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2020.

Is GU52 JOA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU52 JOA 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 GU52 JOA?

GU52 JOA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.