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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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 129,609 miles on the clock, averaging 8,390 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GU53 HRL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,609 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,390 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU53 HRL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GU53 HRL
What car is GU53 HRL?
GU53 HRL is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GU53 HRL?
The last recorded mileage for GU53 HRL was 129,609 miles, recorded on 26 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU53 HRL passed its MOT?
GU53 HRL has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2020.
Is GU53 HRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 HRL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GU53 HRL?
GU53 HRL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.