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GV53 LPZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 135,662 miles on the clock, averaging 10,813 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 LPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,662
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,813

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,662 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,813
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV53 LPZ 24k52k80k108k136k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage129,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,306 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage121,295 miles
Since last MOT+7,803 miles
PASS
Mileage113,492 miles
Since last MOT+231 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,261 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage107,132 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
PASS
Mileage104,635 miles
Since last MOT+14,315 miles
PASS
Mileage90,320 miles
Since last MOT+14,612 miles
PASS
Mileage75,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,708 miles
Since last MOT+11,986 miles
PASS
Mileage63,722 miles
Since last MOT+13,884 miles
PASS
Mileage49,838 miles
Since last MOT+13,139 miles
PASS
Mileage36,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage25,415 miles
Since last MOT+935 miles
PASS
Mileage24,480 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,478 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 LPZ

What car is GV53 LPZ?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 LPZ?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 LPZ was 135,662 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 LPZ passed its MOT?

GV53 LPZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2017.

Is GV53 LPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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