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GU53 UDP

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 89,964 miles on the clock, averaging 5,566 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 UDP

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,566

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 reading89,964 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,380
Average per year5,566
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU53 UDP 30k45k60k75k90k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage85,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage80,287 miles
Since last MOT+8,001 miles
PASS
Mileage72,286 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage69,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage64,378 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,366 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage58,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage53,125 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,224 miles
PASS
Mileage48,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,724 miles
PASS
Mileage43,166 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage37,294 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage30,467 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UDP
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 UDP

What car is GU53 UDP?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 UDP?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 UDP was 89,964 miles, recorded on 24 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 UDP passed its MOT?

GU53 UDP has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2017.

Is GU53 UDP ULEZ compliant?

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

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