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HV53 WKH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 114,988 miles on the clock, averaging 8,958 miles per year, around 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 WKH

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,988
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,958

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,988 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,718
Average per year8,958
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 WKH 32k53k73k94k115k '06'16'12

Check HV53 WKH

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,988 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage106,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage103,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage99,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,749 miles
Since last MOT+14,262 miles
PASS
Mileage80,487 miles
Since last MOT+13,725 miles
PASS
Mileage66,762 miles
Since last MOT+17,462 miles
PASS
Mileage49,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,845 miles
PASS
Mileage42,455 miles
Since last MOT+10,534 miles
PASS
Mileage31,921 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 WKH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 WKH

What car is HV53 WKH?

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

What is the mileage of HV53 WKH?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 WKH was 114,988 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 WKH passed its MOT?

HV53 WKH has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Feb 2016.

Is HV53 WKH ULEZ compliant?

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

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