Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 127,691 miles on the clock, averaging 11,279 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for CV53 HWZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,691 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,279 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CV53 HWZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CV53 HWZ
What car is CV53 HWZ?
CV53 HWZ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CV53 HWZ?
The last recorded mileage for CV53 HWZ was 127,691 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV53 HWZ passed its MOT?
CV53 HWZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2016.
Is CV53 HWZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 HWZ 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 HWZ?
CV53 HWZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.