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NC03 ELX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 156,173 miles on the clock, averaging 14,783 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NC03 ELX

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,173
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
14,783

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,173 miles
Reading date
Miles last year55
Average per year14,783
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NC03 ELX 36k66k96k126k156k '06'14'11

Check NC03 ELX

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,173 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,118 miles
Since last MOT+26,204 miles
PASS
Mileage129,914 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,812 miles
Since last MOT+347 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,465 miles
Since last MOT+15,127 miles
PASS
Mileage114,338 miles
Since last MOT+13,534 miles
PASS
Mileage100,804 miles
Since last MOT+19,117 miles
PASS
Mileage81,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,687 miles
Since last MOT+13,628 miles
PASS
Mileage68,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,059 miles
Since last MOT+13,025 miles
PASS
Mileage55,034 miles
Since last MOT+10,081 miles
PASS
Mileage44,953 miles
Since last MOT+8,834 miles
PASS
Mileage36,119 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NC03 ELX

What car is NC03 ELX?

NC03 ELX is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NC03 ELX?

The last recorded mileage for NC03 ELX was 156,173 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC03 ELX passed its MOT?

NC03 ELX has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2014.

Is NC03 ELX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC03 ELX 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 NC03 ELX?

NC03 ELX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.