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HV53 FML

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 32,651 miles on the clock, averaging 849 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for HV53 FML

MOT Status
Due date passed
32,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
849

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading32,651 miles
Reading date
Miles last year51
Average per year849
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 FML 18k22k26k29k33k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage32,651 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
PASS
Mileage32,600 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
PASS
Mileage32,532 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
PASS
Mileage32,515 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
PASS
Mileage32,422 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage30,560 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage27,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage24,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage19,296 miles
Since last MOT+244 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,052 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
PASS
Mileage18,990 miles
Since last MOT+575 miles
PASS
Mileage18,415 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 FML

What car is HV53 FML?

HV53 FML is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 FML?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 FML was 32,651 miles, recorded on 12 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 FML passed its MOT?

HV53 FML has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 May 2023.

Is HV53 FML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 FML 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 HV53 FML?

HV53 FML is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.