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GV53 YKE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 122,434 miles on the clock, averaging 10,597 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 YKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,434
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,597

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,434 miles
Reading date
Miles last year711
Average per year10,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 YKE 17k43k70k96k122k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,434 miles
Since last MOT+711 miles
PASS
Mileage121,723 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,722 miles
Since last MOT+1,671 miles
PASS
Mileage120,051 miles
Since last MOT+1,272 miles
PASS
Mileage118,779 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage116,803 miles
Since last MOT+10,458 miles
PASS
Mileage106,345 miles
Since last MOT+13,286 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,059 miles
Since last MOT+18,795 miles
PASS
Mileage74,264 miles
Since last MOT+20,764 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,500 miles
Since last MOT+20,375 miles
PASS
Mileage33,125 miles
Since last MOT+16,386 miles
PASS
Mileage16,739 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 YKE

What car is GV53 YKE?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 YKE?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 YKE was 122,434 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 YKE passed its MOT?

GV53 YKE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2016.

Is GV53 YKE ULEZ compliant?

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

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