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GV53 OYB

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 71,320 miles on the clock, averaging 5,886 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 OYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,886

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 reading71,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,081
Average per year5,886
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV53 OYB 13k27k42k57k71k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage67,239 miles
Since last MOT+7,675 miles
PASS
Mileage59,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage53,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,715 miles
PASS
Mileage47,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage35,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage31,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,930 miles
Since last MOT+7,612 miles
PASS
Mileage13,318 miles
Since last MOT+526 miles
PASS
Mileage12,792 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,682 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OYB
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 OYB

What car is GV53 OYB?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 OYB?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 OYB was 71,320 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 OYB passed its MOT?

GV53 OYB has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2016.

Is GV53 OYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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