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GU53 HVX

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 150,292 miles on the clock, averaging 10,187 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 HVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,187

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading150,292 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,047
Average per year10,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 HVX 37k65k94k122k150k '06'17'13

Check GU53 HVX

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,292 miles
Since last MOT+10,047 miles
PASS
Mileage140,245 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,563 miles
PASS
Mileage129,661 miles
Since last MOT+116,695 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,966 miles
PASS
Mileage118,428 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage109,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage101,162 miles
Since last MOT+8,622 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,540 miles
Since last MOT+10,810 miles
PASS
Mileage81,730 miles
Since last MOT+12,326 miles
PASS
Mileage69,404 miles
Since last MOT+11,799 miles
PASS
Mileage57,605 miles
Since last MOT+11,427 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,178 miles
Since last MOT+9,320 miles
PASS
Mileage36,858 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 HVX

What car is GU53 HVX?

GU53 HVX is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 HVX?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 HVX was 150,292 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 HVX passed its MOT?

GU53 HVX has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2017.

Is GU53 HVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 HVX 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 GU53 HVX?

GU53 HVX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.