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GV53 YKJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 96,352 miles on the clock, averaging 3,316 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 YKJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,316

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,352 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,316
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 YKJ 33k49k65k81k96k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage93,789 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage90,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,579 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage88,610 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,090 miles
PASS
Mileage86,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
PASS
Mileage84,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage82,517 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage78,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage75,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage73,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage70,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage66,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage62,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage58,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage54,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage51,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage47,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage41,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage37,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,767 miles
PASS
Mileage33,018 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 YKJ

What car is GV53 YKJ?

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

What is the mileage of GV53 YKJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 YKJ was 96,352 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 YKJ passed its MOT?

GV53 YKJ has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.

Is GV53 YKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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