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WV53 HTG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 117,833 miles on the clock, averaging 8,948 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WV53 HTG

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,833
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,948

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,833 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,172
Average per year8,948
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WV53 HTG 19k44k68k93k118k '06'17'11

Check WV53 HTG

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,833 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage111,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,986 miles
PASS
Mileage103,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,636 miles
PASS
Mileage93,039 miles
Since last MOT+11,509 miles
PASS
Mileage81,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,818 miles
PASS
Mileage73,712 miles
Since last MOT+9,953 miles
PASS
Mileage63,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage55,058 miles
Since last MOT+11,481 miles
PASS
Mileage43,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,577 miles
Since last MOT+9,756 miles
PASS
Mileage33,821 miles
Since last MOT+9,504 miles
PASS
Mileage24,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
PASS
Mileage18,732 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 HTG

What car is WV53 HTG?

WV53 HTG is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 HTG?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 HTG was 117,833 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 HTG passed its MOT?

WV53 HTG has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jul 2017.

Is WV53 HTG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 HTG 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 WV53 HTG?

WV53 HTG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.