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NJ53 LXE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 102,581 miles on the clock, averaging 5,990 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 LXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,990

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,581 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,904
Average per year5,990
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 LXE 29k48k66k84k103k '06'19'12

Check NJ53 LXE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage102,581 miles
Since last MOT+2,904 miles
PASS
Mileage99,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,677 miles
Since last MOT+11,523 miles
PASS
Mileage88,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage85,448 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage83,028 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage80,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage74,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,520 miles
Since last MOT+6,445 miles
PASS
Mileage68,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,581 miles
PASS
Mileage60,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage52,553 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage44,278 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
PASS
Mileage38,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage29,387 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NJ53 LXE

What car is NJ53 LXE?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 LXE?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 LXE was 102,581 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 LXE passed its MOT?

NJ53 LXE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jan 2019.

Is NJ53 LXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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