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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 97,578 miles on the clock, averaging 6,025 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NG53 DWU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,578 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,025 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NG53 DWU |
| 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 DWU
What car is NG53 DWU?
NG53 DWU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NG53 DWU?
The last recorded mileage for NG53 DWU was 97,578 miles, recorded on 28 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NG53 DWU passed its MOT?
NG53 DWU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Dec 2018.
Is NG53 DWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG53 DWU 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 DWU?
NG53 DWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.