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NC03 SHJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 85,311 miles on the clock, averaging 5,215 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NC03 SHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,311
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
5,215

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

Below average
Latest reading85,311 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,215
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NC03 SHJ 33k46k59k72k85k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,311 miles
Since last MOT+2,909 miles
PASS
Mileage82,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage71,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage65,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage59,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,749 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage52,307 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage47,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage41,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
PASS
Mileage37,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,108 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NC03 SHJ

What car is NC03 SHJ?

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

What is the mileage of NC03 SHJ?

The last recorded mileage for NC03 SHJ was 85,311 miles, recorded on 20 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC03 SHJ passed its MOT?

NC03 SHJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2017.

Is NC03 SHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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