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WV53 HXT

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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 153,236 miles on the clock, averaging 6,827 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WV53 HXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
6,827

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

Below average
Latest reading153,236 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 HXT 23k56k88k121k153k '06'25'18

Check WV53 HXT

Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage149,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage146,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,566 miles
PASS
Mileage137,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,647 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
PASS
Mileage128,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,689 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage121,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,430 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage113,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,929 miles
Since last MOT+7,696 miles
PASS
Mileage106,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage102,171 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage100,009 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage93,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage86,331 miles
Since last MOT+7,569 miles
PASS
Mileage78,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,818 miles
PASS
Mileage70,944 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage61,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,053 miles
PASS
Mileage54,725 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage46,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage38,687 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
PASS
Mileage31,290 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage23,055 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HXT
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 HXT

What car is WV53 HXT?

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

What is the mileage of WV53 HXT?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 HXT was 153,236 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 HXT passed its MOT?

WV53 HXT has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.

Is WV53 HXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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