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GV53 LSU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 101,374 miles on the clock, averaging 7,202 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 LSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,374
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,202

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,374 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,202
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 LSU 21k41k61k81k101k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage98,935 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage92,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,487 miles
PASS
Mileage86,930 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,860 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage78,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage70,244 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,385 miles
PASS
Mileage63,834 miles
Since last MOT+12,842 miles
PASS
Mileage50,992 miles
Since last MOT+11,700 miles
PASS
Mileage39,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,968 miles
PASS
Mileage32,324 miles
Since last MOT+10,983 miles
PASS
Mileage21,341 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LSU
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 LSU

What car is GV53 LSU?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 LSU?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 LSU was 101,374 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 LSU passed its MOT?

GV53 LSU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2017.

Is GV53 LSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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