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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 142,964 miles on the clock, averaging 9,269 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NG53 DSO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 142,964 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 9,269 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NG53 DSO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NG — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NG53 DSO
What car is NG53 DSO?
NG53 DSO is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NG53 DSO?
The last recorded mileage for NG53 DSO was 142,964 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NG53 DSO passed its MOT?
NG53 DSO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2019.
Is NG53 DSO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG53 DSO 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 DSO?
NG53 DSO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.