Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 181,035 miles on the clock, averaging 9,721 miles per year, above 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 MJ53 NVM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,035 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 9,721 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MJ53 NVM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MJ53 NVM
What car is MJ53 NVM?
MJ53 NVM is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MJ53 NVM?
The last recorded mileage for MJ53 NVM was 181,035 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ53 NVM passed its MOT?
MJ53 NVM has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2017.
Is MJ53 NVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 NVM 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 NVM?
MJ53 NVM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.