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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 1796cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 138,819 miles on the clock, averaging 6,772 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for AF53 NHJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 138,819 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,772 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF53 NHJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AF53 NHJ
What car is AF53 NHJ?
AF53 NHJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AF53 NHJ?
The last recorded mileage for AF53 NHJ was 138,819 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF53 NHJ passed its MOT?
AF53 NHJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2021.
Is AF53 NHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 NHJ 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 AF53 NHJ?
AF53 NHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.