Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 161,858 miles on the clock, averaging 6,693 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CV53 LWU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 161,858 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,859 |
| Average per year | 6,693 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CV53 LWU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CV53 LWU
What car is CV53 LWU?
CV53 LWU is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CV53 LWU?
The last recorded mileage for CV53 LWU was 161,858 miles, recorded on 25 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV53 LWU passed its MOT?
CV53 LWU has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 25 May 2023.
Is CV53 LWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 LWU 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 LWU?
CV53 LWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.