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CV53 HXL

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 67,602 miles on the clock, averaging 4,506 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CV53 HXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,506

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year64
Average per year4,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 HXL 19k31k43k55k68k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,602 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,052 miles
PASS
Mileage62,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage57,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,125 miles
PASS
Mileage51,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage45,900 miles
Since last MOT+9,728 miles
PASS
Mileage36,172 miles
Since last MOT+16,392 miles
PASS
Mileage19,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,780 miles
PASS
Mileage58,056 miles
Since last MOT+14,639 miles
PASS
Mileage43,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage36,460 miles
Since last MOT+15,326 miles
PASS
Mileage21,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,496 miles
PASS
Mileage18,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,638 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 HXL
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 HXL

What car is CV53 HXL?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 HXL?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 HXL was 67,602 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 HXL passed its MOT?

CV53 HXL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2017.

Is CV53 HXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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