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NG53 DKL

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 99,753 miles on the clock, averaging 7,199 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NG53 DKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,199

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

Below average
Latest reading99,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,748
Average per year7,199
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NG53 DKL 33k49k66k83k100k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage93,005 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage84,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,050 miles
Since last MOT+10,032 miles
PASS
Mileage74,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,071 miles
PASS
Mileage67,947 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage62,632 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage57,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage52,309 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage45,363 miles
Since last MOT+2,371 miles
PASS
Mileage42,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage32,621 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 DKL
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 DKL

What car is NG53 DKL?

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

What is the mileage of NG53 DKL?

The last recorded mileage for NG53 DKL was 99,753 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG53 DKL passed its MOT?

NG53 DKL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2016.

Is NG53 DKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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