Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 71,140 miles on the clock, averaging 6,133 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GU53 HWP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 71,140 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,133 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU53 HWP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GU53 HWP
What car is GU53 HWP?
GU53 HWP is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU53 HWP?
The last recorded mileage for GU53 HWP was 71,140 miles, recorded on 20 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU53 HWP passed its MOT?
GU53 HWP has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2017.
Is GU53 HWP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 HWP 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 HWP?
GU53 HWP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.