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ND53 LCZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 213,826 miles on the clock, averaging 10,650 miles per year, above 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 ND53 LCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,650

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading213,826 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ND53 LCZ 92k122k153k183k214k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage213,826 miles
Since last MOT+1,800 miles
PASS
Mileage212,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage212,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage204,613 miles
Since last MOT+303 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,310 miles
Since last MOT+9,589 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,721 miles
Since last MOT+16,643 miles
PASS
Mileage178,078 miles
Since last MOT+215 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,863 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
PASS
Mileage169,124 miles
Since last MOT+12,169 miles
PASS
Mileage156,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,955 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage152,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,544 miles
PASS
Mileage144,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,623 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,507 miles
Since last MOT+16,617 miles
PASS
Mileage119,890 miles
Since last MOT+28,174 miles
PASS
Mileage91,716 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 LCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeND — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ND53 LCZ

What car is ND53 LCZ?

ND53 LCZ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of ND53 LCZ?

The last recorded mileage for ND53 LCZ was 213,826 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ND53 LCZ passed its MOT?

ND53 LCZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2018.

Is ND53 LCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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