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NG53 TCU

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 156,152 miles on the clock, averaging 8,587 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NG53 TCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,587

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,152 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,587
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NG53 TCU 28k60k92k124k156k '06'21'15

Check NG53 TCU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage149,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage140,987 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,973 miles
Since last MOT+10,175 miles
PASS
Mileage130,798 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,073 miles
PASS
Mileage125,716 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,560 miles
Since last MOT+9,617 miles
PASS
Mileage115,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,943 miles
Since last MOT+8,435 miles
PASS
Mileage107,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,508 miles
Since last MOT+9,934 miles
PASS
Mileage97,574 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,535 miles
Since last MOT+12,280 miles
PASS
Mileage85,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage77,379 miles
Since last MOT+10,935 miles
PASS
Mileage66,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage58,329 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage48,105 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage39,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage34,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage28,134 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 TCU
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 TCU

What car is NG53 TCU?

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

What is the mileage of NG53 TCU?

The last recorded mileage for NG53 TCU was 156,152 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG53 TCU passed its MOT?

NG53 TCU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2021.

Is NG53 TCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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