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 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 51,783 miles on the clock, averaging 1,222 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for GU53 LTN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 51,783 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 240 |
| Average per year | 1,222 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU53 LTN |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| 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 LTN
What car is GU53 LTN?
GU53 LTN is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU53 LTN?
The last recorded mileage for GU53 LTN was 51,783 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU53 LTN passed its MOT?
GU53 LTN has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Oct 2016.
Is GU53 LTN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 LTN 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 LTN?
GU53 LTN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.