Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 69,454 miles on the clock, averaging 5,809 miles per year, below 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 VYG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 69,454 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,250 |
| Average per year | 5,809 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 VYG |
| 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 VYG
What car is HV53 VYG?
HV53 VYG is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HV53 VYG?
The last recorded mileage for HV53 VYG was 69,454 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV53 VYG passed its MOT?
HV53 VYG has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Sep 2013.
Is HV53 VYG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 VYG 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 VYG?
HV53 VYG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.