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AY53 NLM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 143,863 miles on the clock, averaging 7,649 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AY53 NLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,863
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,649

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,863 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,105
Average per year7,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY53 NLM 45k70k95k119k144k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage138,758 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage132,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage128,558 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage118,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,834 miles
PASS
Mileage112,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage105,143 miles
Since last MOT+8,409 miles
PASS
Mileage96,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage90,656 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,413 miles
Since last MOT+11,504 miles
PASS
Mileage72,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage69,447 miles
Since last MOT+12,579 miles
PASS
Mileage56,868 miles
Since last MOT+11,593 miles
PASS
Mileage45,275 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AY53 NLM

What car is AY53 NLM?

AY53 NLM is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AY53 NLM?

The last recorded mileage for AY53 NLM was 143,863 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY53 NLM passed its MOT?

AY53 NLM has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2019.

Is AY53 NLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY53 NLM 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 AY53 NLM?

AY53 NLM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.