Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 179,175 miles on the clock, averaging 11,590 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for CV53 GPE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 179,175 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,590 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | CV53 GPE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CV53 GPE
What car is CV53 GPE?
CV53 GPE is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CV53 GPE?
The last recorded mileage for CV53 GPE was 179,175 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV53 GPE passed its MOT?
CV53 GPE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.
Is CV53 GPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 GPE 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 GPE?
CV53 GPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.