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SB53 GVX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 78,393 miles on the clock, averaging 6,155 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 GVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,393
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,155

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading78,393 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,000
Average per year6,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 GVX 27k40k53k65k78k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage76,393 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,389 miles
Since last MOT+1,001 miles
PASS
Mileage75,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,388 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage67,939 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,937 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,873 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,854 miles
Since last MOT+13,364 miles
PASS
Mileage54,490 miles
Since last MOT+11,621 miles
PASS
Mileage42,869 miles
Since last MOT+10,211 miles
PASS
Mileage32,658 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage26,643 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

RegistrationSB53 GVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 GVX

What car is SB53 GVX?

SB53 GVX is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 GVX?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 GVX was 78,393 miles, recorded on 7 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 GVX passed its MOT?

SB53 GVX has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2015.

Is SB53 GVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 GVX 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 SB53 GVX?

SB53 GVX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.