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 1796cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for CV53 LXJ
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 83,212 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,188 |
| Average per year | 10,905 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CV53 LXJ |
| 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 LXJ
What car is CV53 LXJ?
CV53 LXJ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
Has CV53 LXJ passed its MOT?
CV53 LXJ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Sep 2013.
Is CV53 LXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 LXJ 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 LXJ?
CV53 LXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.