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NG53 DPU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 112,897 miles on the clock, averaging 5,030 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NG53 DPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,030

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 reading112,897 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,533
Average per year5,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG53 DPU 26k48k70k91k113k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,897 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage110,364 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage105,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage101,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage97,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage91,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage84,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage75,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage69,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage64,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,447 miles
PASS
Mileage61,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage58,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,554 miles
PASS
Mileage55,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage52,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,098 miles
PASS
Mileage44,851 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
PASS
Mileage37,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,950 miles
PASS
Mileage32,842 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,841 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage26,327 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NG53 DPU

What car is NG53 DPU?

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

What is the mileage of NG53 DPU?

The last recorded mileage for NG53 DPU was 112,897 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG53 DPU passed its MOT?

NG53 DPU has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2024.

Is NG53 DPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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