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NJ53 LWC

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 148,408 miles on the clock, averaging 10,774 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 LWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,774

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,408 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year10,774
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 LWC 36k64k92k120k148k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,408 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage145,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage137,773 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,762 miles
Since last MOT+12,706 miles
PASS
Mileage125,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,056 miles
Since last MOT+13,988 miles
PASS
Mileage111,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,068 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage100,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,377 miles
PASS
Mileage91,995 miles
Since last MOT+11,444 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,551 miles
Since last MOT+17,826 miles
PASS
Mileage62,725 miles
Since last MOT+452 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,273 miles
Since last MOT+19,107 miles
PASS
Mileage43,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,640 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,526 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 LWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 LWC

What car is NJ53 LWC?

NJ53 LWC is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NJ53 LWC?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 LWC was 148,408 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 LWC passed its MOT?

NJ53 LWC has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2017.

Is NJ53 LWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 LWC 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 NJ53 LWC?

NJ53 LWC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.