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GV53 LUR

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 154,790 miles on the clock, averaging 8,323 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 LUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,790
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
8,323

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,790 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,323
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV53 LUR 71k92k113k134k155k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,790 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage147,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage141,127 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage135,924 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage128,404 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage120,526 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage111,728 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,726 miles
Since last MOT+8,680 miles
PASS
Mileage103,046 miles
Since last MOT+9,783 miles
PASS
Mileage93,263 miles
Since last MOT+9,473 miles
PASS
Mileage83,790 miles
Since last MOT+13,148 miles
PASS
Mileage70,642 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LUR
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 LUR

What car is GV53 LUR?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 LUR?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 LUR was 154,790 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 LUR passed its MOT?

GV53 LUR has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2016.

Is GV53 LUR ULEZ compliant?

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

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