Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 110,985 miles on the clock, averaging 8,327 miles per year, around 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 VZM
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 110,985 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,281 |
| Average per year | 8,327 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | ND53 VZM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ND — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ND53 VZM
What car is ND53 VZM?
ND53 VZM is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of ND53 VZM?
The last recorded mileage for ND53 VZM was 110,985 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ND53 VZM passed its MOT?
ND53 VZM has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Jul 2016.
Is ND53 VZM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ND53 VZM 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 VZM?
ND53 VZM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.