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CV53 USW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 119,278 miles on the clock, averaging 6,799 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CV53 USW

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,799

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,278 miles
Reading date
Miles last year114
Average per year6,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 USW 32k53k75k97k119k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,278 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,164 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage110,682 miles
Since last MOT+9,711 miles
PASS
Mileage100,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,404 miles
PASS
Mileage91,567 miles
Since last MOT+10,397 miles
PASS
Mileage81,170 miles
Since last MOT+9,436 miles
PASS
Mileage71,734 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,145 miles
PASS
Mileage69,585 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage66,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,835 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage63,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage60,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage56,734 miles
Since last MOT+10,754 miles
PASS
Mileage45,980 miles
Since last MOT+11,951 miles
PASS
Mileage34,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage31,545 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CV53 USW

What car is CV53 USW?

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

What is the mileage of CV53 USW?

The last recorded mileage for CV53 USW was 119,278 miles, recorded on 25 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV53 USW passed its MOT?

CV53 USW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2019.

Is CV53 USW ULEZ compliant?

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

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