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CV53 HSL

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 168,806 miles on the clock, averaging 7,854 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CV53 HSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,806
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,854

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,806 miles
Reading date
Miles last year732
Average per year7,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 HSL 25k61k97k133k169k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,806 miles
Since last MOT+732 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage161,550 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,548 miles
PASS
Mileage154,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,572 miles
PASS
Mileage148,275 miles
Since last MOT+435 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage143,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage137,840 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,885 miles
PASS
Mileage129,848 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,809 miles
PASS
Mileage120,900 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
PASS
Mileage114,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage109,567 miles
Since last MOT+9,300 miles
PASS
Mileage100,267 miles
Since last MOT+13,380 miles
PASS
Mileage86,887 miles
Since last MOT+15,556 miles
PASS
Mileage71,331 miles
Since last MOT+13,482 miles
PASS
Mileage57,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage51,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
PASS
Mileage44,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,253 miles
PASS
Mileage37,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage31,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage27,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,752 miles
PASS
Mileage25,018 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 HSL
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 HSL

What car is CV53 HSL?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 HSL?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 HSL was 168,806 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 HSL passed its MOT?

CV53 HSL has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2024.

Is CV53 HSL ULEZ compliant?

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

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