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GV53 DWF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 95,538 miles on the clock, averaging 5,814 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 DWF

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,538
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,814

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

Below average
Latest reading95,538 miles
Reading date
Miles last year163
Average per year5,814
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 DWF 32k48k64k80k96k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,538 miles
Since last MOT+163 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,375 miles
Since last MOT+6,293 miles
PASS
Mileage89,082 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,889 miles
Since last MOT+10,685 miles
PASS
Mileage78,204 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,045 miles
Since last MOT+11,504 miles
PASS
Mileage66,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,587 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage57,502 miles
Since last MOT+4,689 miles
PASS
Mileage52,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage48,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage44,304 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage41,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage36,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage31,501 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 DWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 DWF

What car is GV53 DWF?

GV53 DWF is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 DWF?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 DWF was 95,538 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 DWF passed its MOT?

GV53 DWF has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2017.

Is GV53 DWF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 DWF 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 GV53 DWF?

GV53 DWF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.