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HV53 WLR

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 1596cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 98,981 miles on the clock, averaging 4,149 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HV53 WLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,149

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,981 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,118
Average per year4,149
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 WLR 28k45k63k81k99k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage94,863 miles
Since last MOT+780 miles
PASS
Mileage94,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,083 miles
Since last MOT+696 miles
PASS
Mileage93,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,387 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
PASS
Mileage93,237 miles
Since last MOT+1,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage90,821 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
PASS
Mileage89,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,545 miles
PASS
Mileage87,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage85,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage80,495 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage75,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage70,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage63,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage57,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage53,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage48,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage43,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,060 miles
Since last MOT+15,408 miles
PASS
Mileage27,652 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 WLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 WLR

What car is HV53 WLR?

HV53 WLR is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 WLR?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 WLR was 98,981 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 WLR passed its MOT?

HV53 WLR has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2023.

Is HV53 WLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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