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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 174,530 miles on the clock, averaging 8,808 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HV53 VBT
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 174,530 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,694 |
| Average per year | 8,808 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HV53 VBT |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| 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 VBT
What car is HV53 VBT?
HV53 VBT is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HV53 VBT?
The last recorded mileage for HV53 VBT was 174,530 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV53 VBT passed its MOT?
HV53 VBT has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 12 Sep 2023.
Is HV53 VBT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 VBT 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 VBT?
HV53 VBT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.