Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 116,648 miles on the clock, averaging 6,986 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 LXU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,648 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,986 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NJ53 LXU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NJ — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NJ53 LXU
What car is NJ53 LXU?
NJ53 LXU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NJ53 LXU?
The last recorded mileage for NJ53 LXU was 116,648 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NJ53 LXU passed its MOT?
NJ53 LXU has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2019.
Is NJ53 LXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 LXU 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 LXU?
NJ53 LXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.