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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 131,522 miles on the clock, averaging 7,493 miles per year, around 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 UCX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,522 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,493 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU53 UCX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 UCX
What car is GU53 UCX?
GU53 UCX is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GU53 UCX?
The last recorded mileage for GU53 UCX was 131,522 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU53 UCX passed its MOT?
GU53 UCX has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Oct 2018.
Is GU53 UCX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 UCX 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 UCX?
GU53 UCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.