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CV53 HTT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 169,384 miles on the clock, averaging 9,682 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 HTT

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,682

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,058
Average per year9,682
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 HTT 37k70k103k136k169k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,058 miles
PASS
Mileage160,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,326 miles
Since last MOT+145,320 miles
PASS
Mileage15,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,512 miles
Since last MOT+11,953 miles
PASS
Mileage135,559 miles
Since last MOT+13,252 miles
PASS
Mileage122,307 miles
Since last MOT+14,463 miles
PASS
Mileage107,844 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage98,504 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage88,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,654 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
PASS
Mileage88,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,709 miles
PASS
Mileage82,559 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,544 miles
Since last MOT+9,903 miles
PASS
Mileage72,641 miles
Since last MOT+14,244 miles
PASS
Mileage58,397 miles
Since last MOT+11,235 miles
PASS
Mileage47,162 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage45,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,358 miles
PASS
Mileage37,319 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

RegistrationCV53 HTT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 HTT

What car is CV53 HTT?

CV53 HTT is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV53 HTT?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 HTT was 169,384 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 HTT passed its MOT?

CV53 HTT has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2020.

Is CV53 HTT ULEZ compliant?

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

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