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MJ53 NVL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 133,238 miles on the clock, averaging 9,157 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 NVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,157

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,238 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 NVL 40k64k87k110k133k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,238 miles
Since last MOT+12,041 miles
PASS
Mileage121,197 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage116,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage111,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage103,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage95,107 miles
Since last MOT+14,744 miles
PASS
Mileage80,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,363 miles
Since last MOT+16,775 miles
PASS
Mileage63,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,588 miles
Since last MOT+12,440 miles
PASS
Mileage51,148 miles
Since last MOT+9,791 miles
PASS
Mileage41,357 miles
Since last MOT+882 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,475 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 NVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 NVL

What car is MJ53 NVL?

MJ53 NVL is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 NVL?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 NVL was 133,238 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 NVL passed its MOT?

MJ53 NVL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2016.

Is MJ53 NVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 NVL 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 MJ53 NVL?

MJ53 NVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.