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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 171,701 miles on the clock, averaging 11,147 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for HV53 NVZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 171,701 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,500 |
| Average per year | 11,147 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HV53 NVZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About HV53 NVZ
What car is HV53 NVZ?
HV53 NVZ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HV53 NVZ?
The last recorded mileage for HV53 NVZ was 171,701 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV53 NVZ passed its MOT?
HV53 NVZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2015.
Is HV53 NVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 NVZ 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 NVZ?
HV53 NVZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.