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ND53 ARU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 99,621 miles on the clock, averaging 4,341 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ND53 ARU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,621
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,341

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 reading99,621 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year4,341
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ND53 ARU 52k64k76k88k100k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,621 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,610 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage97,760 miles
Since last MOT+2,401 miles
PASS
Mileage95,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
PASS
Mileage92,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage87,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage82,284 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage77,012 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage72,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage66,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage59,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
PASS
Mileage53,571 miles
Since last MOT+2,025 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,546 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 ARU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeND — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ND53 ARU

What car is ND53 ARU?

ND53 ARU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of ND53 ARU?

The last recorded mileage for ND53 ARU was 99,621 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ND53 ARU passed its MOT?

ND53 ARU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2018.

Is ND53 ARU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ND53 ARU 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 ND53 ARU?

ND53 ARU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.