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GV53 NHE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 107,517 miles on the clock, averaging 4,265 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 NHE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,517
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,265

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading107,517 miles
Reading date
Miles last year100
Average per year4,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 NHE 22k44k65k86k108k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,517 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,417 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage100,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage92,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,065 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage83,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage76,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,257 miles
Since last MOT+8,803 miles
PASS
Mileage67,454 miles
Since last MOT+11,037 miles
PASS
Mileage56,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,805 miles
PASS
Mileage46,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage39,025 miles
Since last MOT+257 miles
PASS
Mileage38,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,768 miles
Since last MOT+1,068 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,700 miles
Since last MOT+1,917 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,783 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage33,977 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage32,512 miles
Since last MOT+1,202 miles
PASS
Mileage31,310 miles
Since last MOT+1,105 miles
PASS
Mileage30,205 miles
Since last MOT+1,904 miles
PASS
Mileage28,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,446 miles
PASS
Mileage25,855 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
PASS
Mileage25,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage22,319 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 NHE

What car is GV53 NHE?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 NHE?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 NHE was 107,517 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 NHE passed its MOT?

GV53 NHE has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is GV53 NHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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