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 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 141,147 miles on the clock, averaging 13,525 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 NLM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 141,147 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 22,431 |
| Average per year | 13,525 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 NLM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MK53 NLM
What car is MK53 NLM?
MK53 NLM is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 NLM?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 NLM was 141,147 miles, recorded on 29 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 NLM passed its MOT?
MK53 NLM has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2014.
Is MK53 NLM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 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 MK53 NLM?
MK53 NLM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.