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WV53 HXU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 125,305 miles on the clock, averaging 7,711 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WV53 HXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,305
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,711

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,305 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,287
Average per year7,711
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 HXU 17k44k71k98k125k '06'20'13

Check WV53 HXU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,305 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage122,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage115,866 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage110,256 miles
Since last MOT+6,631 miles
PASS
Mileage103,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage98,554 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage92,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,211 miles
PASS
Mileage86,117 miles
Since last MOT+9,692 miles
PASS
Mileage76,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,425 miles
Since last MOT+12,903 miles
PASS
Mileage63,522 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage53,706 miles
Since last MOT+7,863 miles
PASS
Mileage45,843 miles
Since last MOT+9,619 miles
PASS
Mileage36,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,027 miles
PASS
Mileage26,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,917 miles
PASS
Mileage17,280 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 HXU

What car is WV53 HXU?

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

What is the mileage of WV53 HXU?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 HXU was 125,305 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 HXU passed its MOT?

WV53 HXU has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2020.

Is WV53 HXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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