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ND53 PLJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 93,572 miles on the clock, averaging 5,571 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ND53 PLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,571

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,571
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ND53 PLJ 22k40k58k76k94k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,572 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,568 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage86,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
PASS
Mileage83,816 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,805 miles
Since last MOT+11,606 miles
PASS
Mileage72,199 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,112 miles
Since last MOT+11,935 miles
PASS
Mileage60,177 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,753 miles
PASS
Mileage52,413 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,453 miles
PASS
Mileage44,959 miles
Since last MOT+12,173 miles
PASS
Mileage32,786 miles
Since last MOT+841 miles
PASS
Mileage31,945 miles
Since last MOT+389 miles
PASS
Mileage31,556 miles
Since last MOT+814 miles
PASS
Mileage30,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage29,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage24,905 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage21,836 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About ND53 PLJ

What car is ND53 PLJ?

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

What is the mileage of ND53 PLJ?

The last recorded mileage for ND53 PLJ was 93,572 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ND53 PLJ passed its MOT?

ND53 PLJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2019.

Is ND53 PLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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