Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 61,038 miles on the clock, averaging 4,248 miles per year, well below 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 NC53 VPG
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 61,038 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 64 |
| Average per year | 4,248 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | NC53 VPG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NC — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NC53 VPG
What car is NC53 VPG?
NC53 VPG is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NC53 VPG?
The last recorded mileage for NC53 VPG was 61,038 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NC53 VPG passed its MOT?
NC53 VPG has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 21 Jun 2017.
Is NC53 VPG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC53 VPG 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 NC53 VPG?
NC53 VPG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.