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NG53 DHJ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 64,588 miles on the clock, averaging 3,647 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NG53 DHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,647

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,588 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,454
Average per year3,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG53 DHJ 28k37k46k55k65k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,454 miles
PASS
Mileage59,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage53,492 miles
Since last MOT+1,617 miles
PASS
Mileage51,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage49,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage46,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,716 miles
PASS
Mileage44,244 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage41,552 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage37,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,464 miles
PASS
Mileage32,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage27,523 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NG53 DHJ

What car is NG53 DHJ?

NG53 DHJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NG53 DHJ?

The last recorded mileage for NG53 DHJ was 64,588 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG53 DHJ passed its MOT?

NG53 DHJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2017.

Is NG53 DHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG53 DHJ 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 NG53 DHJ?

NG53 DHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.