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NG03 VTA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 159,973 miles on the clock, averaging 11,634 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NG03 VTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,973
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
11,634

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,973 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,634
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG03 VTA 36k67k98k129k160k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,973 miles
Since last MOT+7,954 miles
PASS
Mileage152,019 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,972 miles
Since last MOT+12,422 miles
PASS
Mileage139,550 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,513 miles
Since last MOT+12,411 miles
PASS
Mileage127,102 miles
Since last MOT+11,325 miles
PASS
Mileage115,777 miles
Since last MOT+12,246 miles
PASS
Mileage103,531 miles
Since last MOT+11,182 miles
PASS
Mileage92,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,349 miles
Since last MOT+12,885 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,464 miles
Since last MOT+13,397 miles
PASS
Mileage66,067 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,097 miles
Since last MOT+13,943 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,154 miles
Since last MOT+14,967 miles
PASS
Mileage37,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,187 miles
Since last MOT+998 miles
PASS
Mileage36,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,189 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 VTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NG03 VTA

What car is NG03 VTA?

NG03 VTA is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NG03 VTA?

The last recorded mileage for NG03 VTA was 159,973 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG03 VTA passed its MOT?

NG03 VTA has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2017.

Is NG03 VTA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG03 VTA 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 NG03 VTA?

NG03 VTA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.