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CV53 HWC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 123,548 miles on the clock, averaging 6,172 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CV53 HWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,172

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

Below average
Latest reading123,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,107
Average per year6,172
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 HWC 39k60k81k102k124k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage117,441 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage113,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage109,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage106,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage101,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage94,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage88,229 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,013 miles
PASS
Mileage82,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage77,474 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,462 miles
Since last MOT+14,080 miles
PASS
Mileage63,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,304 miles
PASS
Mileage55,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,812 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,266 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage43,364 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage39,326 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CV53 HWC

What car is CV53 HWC?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 HWC?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 HWC was 123,548 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 HWC passed its MOT?

CV53 HWC has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2019.

Is CV53 HWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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