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NG53 PPU

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 142,720 miles on the clock, averaging 9,593 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NG53 PPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,720
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,593

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,720 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,101
Average per year9,593
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NG53 PPU 33k60k88k115k143k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,101 miles
PASS
Mileage135,619 miles
Since last MOT+6,628 miles
PASS
Mileage128,991 miles
Since last MOT+13,330 miles
PASS
Mileage115,661 miles
Since last MOT+11,803 miles
PASS
Mileage103,858 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,856 miles
Since last MOT+11,868 miles
PASS
Mileage91,988 miles
Since last MOT+11,239 miles
PASS
Mileage80,749 miles
Since last MOT+12,146 miles
PASS
Mileage68,603 miles
Since last MOT+8,520 miles
PASS
Mileage60,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,470 miles
PASS
Mileage58,613 miles
Since last MOT+9,432 miles
PASS
Mileage49,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,474 miles
PASS
Mileage41,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage32,933 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NG53 PPU

What car is NG53 PPU?

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

What is the mileage of NG53 PPU?

The last recorded mileage for NG53 PPU was 142,720 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG53 PPU passed its MOT?

NG53 PPU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2018.

Is NG53 PPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG53 PPU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NG53 PPU?

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