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MK53 NJE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 1988cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 49,114 miles on the clock, averaging 1,658 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 NJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,114
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
1,658

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,114 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 NJE 31k35k40k45k49k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,114 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage45,439 miles
Since last MOT+4,413 miles
PASS
Mileage41,026 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage30,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage26,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,760 miles
PASS
Mileage19,295 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage13,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,014 miles
PASS
Mileage6,159 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage46,208 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage39,028 miles
Since last MOT+8,106 miles
PASS
Mileage30,922 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 NJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 NJE

What car is MK53 NJE?

MK53 NJE is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 NJE?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 NJE was 49,114 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 NJE passed its MOT?

MK53 NJE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2017.

Is MK53 NJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 NJE 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 MK53 NJE?

MK53 NJE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.