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 1596cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 120,617 miles on the clock, averaging 5,342 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GV53 DXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,617 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,342 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV53 DXL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| 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 DXL
What car is GV53 DXL?
GV53 DXL is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV53 DXL?
The last recorded mileage for GV53 DXL was 120,617 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV53 DXL passed its MOT?
GV53 DXL has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2023.
Is GV53 DXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 DXL 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 DXL?
GV53 DXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.