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GU53 LYF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 118,248 miles on the clock, averaging 2,605 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 LYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,605

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

Low mileage
Latest reading118,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year2,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 LYF 71k83k95k107k118k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,248 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage116,087 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage114,651 miles
Since last MOT+1,523 miles
PASS
Mileage113,128 miles
Since last MOT+1,669 miles
PASS
Mileage111,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,459 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage109,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,783 miles
PASS
Mileage108,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,995 miles
PASS
Mileage106,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,082 miles
Since last MOT+2,080 miles
PASS
Mileage104,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage101,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage99,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage96,545 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage94,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,450 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage87,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage83,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage80,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage76,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage71,270 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 LYF

What car is GU53 LYF?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 LYF?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 LYF was 118,248 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 LYF passed its MOT?

GU53 LYF has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2024.

Is GU53 LYF ULEZ compliant?

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

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