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GU53 UEC

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 93,440 miles on the clock, averaging 6,602 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 UEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,602

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,440 miles
Reading date
Miles last year74
Average per year6,602
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 UEC 8k29k51k72k93k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,440 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage90,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage83,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,169 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
PASS
Mileage75,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,297 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage58,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,720 miles
PASS
Mileage49,398 miles
Since last MOT+11,169 miles
PASS
Mileage38,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,644 miles
PASS
Mileage31,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage23,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,706 miles
PASS
Mileage17,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,076 miles
PASS
Mileage11,197 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage8,987 miles
Since last MOT+941 miles
PASS
Mileage8,046 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UEC
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 UEC

What car is GU53 UEC?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 UEC?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 UEC was 93,440 miles, recorded on 1 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 UEC passed its MOT?

GU53 UEC has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2019.

Is GU53 UEC ULEZ compliant?

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

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