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ND53 ULH

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 179,587 miles on the clock, averaging 14,086 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ND53 ULH

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,086

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,587 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,086
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ND53 ULH 52k84k116k148k180k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,587 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage172,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage164,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,579 miles
PASS
Mileage152,909 miles
Since last MOT+20,843 miles
PASS
Mileage132,066 miles
Since last MOT+384 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,682 miles
Since last MOT+16,825 miles
PASS
Mileage114,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,857 miles
Since last MOT+14,613 miles
PASS
Mileage100,244 miles
Since last MOT+15,482 miles
PASS
Mileage84,762 miles
Since last MOT+17,083 miles
PASS
Mileage67,679 miles
Since last MOT+16,060 miles
PASS
Mileage51,619 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 ULH
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 ULH

What car is ND53 ULH?

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

What is the mileage of ND53 ULH?

The last recorded mileage for ND53 ULH was 179,587 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ND53 ULH passed its MOT?

ND53 ULH has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2016.

Is ND53 ULH ULEZ compliant?

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

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