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GV53 NKE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourRed
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 1988cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 120,543 miles on the clock, averaging 7,473 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 NKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,543
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
7,473

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 reading120,543 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,913
Average per year7,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 NKE 48k66k84k102k121k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage116,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage113,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,443 miles
PASS
Mileage109,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,683 miles
Since last MOT+2,129 miles
PASS
Mileage107,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage105,898 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,776 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage97,517 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage93,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,453 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage77,901 miles
Since last MOT+15,571 miles
PASS
Mileage62,330 miles
Since last MOT+14,524 miles
PASS
Mileage47,806 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 NKE

What car is GV53 NKE?

GV53 NKE is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 NKE?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 NKE was 120,543 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 NKE passed its MOT?

GV53 NKE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2016.

Is GV53 NKE ULEZ compliant?

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

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