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GU53 SZP

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 98,379 miles on the clock, averaging 7,289 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 SZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,289

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,289
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU53 SZP 25k44k62k80k98k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,379 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,372 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage90,869 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,825 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
PASS
Mileage83,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,550 miles
PASS
Mileage74,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage67,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage59,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage53,291 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage46,809 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage40,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage32,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,457 miles
PASS
Mileage25,342 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 SZP
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 SZP

What car is GU53 SZP?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 SZP?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 SZP was 98,379 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 SZP passed its MOT?

GU53 SZP has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2016.

Is GU53 SZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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