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GV53 YUL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 100,253 miles on the clock, averaging 5,393 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 YUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,393

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 reading100,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,641
Average per year5,393
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV53 YUL 9k32k55k77k100k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,253 miles
Since last MOT+2,641 miles
PASS
Mileage97,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage93,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,375 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage90,058 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage84,449 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,870 miles
PASS
Mileage80,560 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage74,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage66,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage61,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage55,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage50,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,063 miles
Since last MOT+6,045 miles
PASS
Mileage44,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,557 miles
PASS
Mileage37,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage31,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage28,640 miles
Since last MOT+6,963 miles
PASS
Mileage21,677 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage15,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage9,033 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 YUL

What car is GV53 YUL?

GV53 YUL is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GV53 YUL?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 YUL was 100,253 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 YUL passed its MOT?

GV53 YUL has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2023.

Is GV53 YUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 YUL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 YUL?

GV53 YUL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.