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VO53 GKJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 78,230 miles on the clock, averaging 1,941 miles per year, well 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 VO53 GKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,941

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year1,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 GKJ 42k51k60k69k78k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,230 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,222 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
PASS
Mileage72,855 miles
Since last MOT+12,962 miles
PASS
Mileage59,893 miles
Since last MOT+3,477 miles
PASS
Mileage56,416 miles
Since last MOT+1,439 miles
PASS
Mileage54,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage49,163 miles
Since last MOT+12,324 miles
PASS
Mileage36,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,767 miles
PASS
Mileage30,072 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
PASS
Mileage24,262 miles
Since last MOT+10,818 miles
PASS
Mileage13,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage11,213 miles
Since last MOT+1,587 miles
PASS
Mileage9,626 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage7,794 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,464 miles
PASS
Mileage5,271 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage2,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage241 miles
PASS
Mileage70,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,506 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage66,060 miles
Since last MOT+23,751 miles
PASS
Mileage42,309 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

RegistrationVO53 GKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 GKJ

What car is VO53 GKJ?

VO53 GKJ is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO53 GKJ?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 GKJ was 78,230 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 GKJ passed its MOT?

VO53 GKJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 25 Jun 2025.

Is VO53 GKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO53 GKJ 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 VO53 GKJ?

VO53 GKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.