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 1988cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 88,134 miles on the clock, averaging 4,012 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for GV53 DXA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 88,134 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 4,012 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV53 DXA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GV53 DXA
What car is GV53 DXA?
GV53 DXA is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV53 DXA?
The last recorded mileage for GV53 DXA was 88,134 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV53 DXA passed its MOT?
GV53 DXA has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.
Is GV53 DXA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 DXA 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 DXA?
GV53 DXA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.