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NJ53 LXR

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 157,489 miles on the clock, averaging 10,104 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 LXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,104

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,836
Average per year10,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 LXR 31k63k94k126k157k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage152,653 miles
Since last MOT+517 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,136 miles
Since last MOT+12,195 miles
PASS
Mileage139,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage134,223 miles
Since last MOT+222 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,001 miles
Since last MOT+12,288 miles
PASS
Mileage121,713 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,712 miles
Since last MOT+14,161 miles
PASS
Mileage107,551 miles
Since last MOT+18,625 miles
PASS
Mileage88,926 miles
FAIL
FAIL
Mileage69,941 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
PASS
Mileage60,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage56,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,130 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage40,441 miles
Since last MOT+8,001 miles
PASS
Mileage32,440 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,439 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
PASS
Mileage31,242 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NJ53 LXR

What car is NJ53 LXR?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 LXR?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 LXR was 157,489 miles, recorded on 22 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 LXR passed its MOT?

NJ53 LXR has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2019.

Is NJ53 LXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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