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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 93,188 miles on the clock, averaging 5,907 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GV53 MDE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,188 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,907 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV53 MDE |
| 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 MDE
What car is GV53 MDE?
GV53 MDE is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV53 MDE?
The last recorded mileage for GV53 MDE was 93,188 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV53 MDE passed its MOT?
GV53 MDE has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2021.
Is GV53 MDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 MDE 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 MDE?
GV53 MDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.