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CV53 GLJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 63,084 miles on the clock, averaging 2,388 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CV53 GLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,388

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

Low mileage
Latest reading63,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year2,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 GLJ 34k42k49k56k63k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,084 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,079 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,048 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,984 miles
Since last MOT+1,205 miles
PASS
Mileage61,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage58,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,567 miles
PASS
Mileage53,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,198 miles
PASS
Mileage47,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage41,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,441 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage36,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage30,099 miles
Since last MOT+6,174 miles
PASS
Mileage23,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,523 miles
PASS
Mileage16,402 miles
Since last MOT+9,188 miles
PASS
Mileage7,214 miles
PASS
Mileage34,446 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 GLJ

What car is CV53 GLJ?

CV53 GLJ is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV53 GLJ?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 GLJ was 63,084 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 GLJ passed its MOT?

CV53 GLJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2018.

Is CV53 GLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 GLJ 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 CV53 GLJ?

CV53 GLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.