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GU53 MKM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 64,548 miles on the clock, averaging 2,686 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 MKM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,686

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 reading64,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,456
Average per year2,686
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU53 MKM 11k24k38k51k65k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,548 miles
Since last MOT+1,456 miles
PASS
Mileage63,092 miles
Since last MOT+3,109 miles
PASS
Mileage59,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage57,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,627 miles
PASS
Mileage56,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,185 miles
Since last MOT+1,587 miles
PASS
Mileage54,598 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage50,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage46,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage42,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,205 miles
PASS
Mileage40,218 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage38,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage35,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage33,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,543 miles
PASS
Mileage30,831 miles
Since last MOT+2,615 miles
PASS
Mileage28,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
PASS
Mileage25,313 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage22,429 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage19,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage16,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage13,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage10,981 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 MKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 MKM

What car is GU53 MKM?

GU53 MKM is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 MKM?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 MKM was 64,548 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 MKM passed its MOT?

GU53 MKM has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is GU53 MKM ULEZ compliant?

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

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