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NJ53 LXV

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 206,348 miles on the clock, averaging 12,155 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 LXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,155

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,348 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,025
Average per year12,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 LXV 60k97k133k170k206k '06'19'14

Check NJ53 LXV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage206,348 miles
Since last MOT+7,025 miles
PASS
Mileage199,323 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,283 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage192,484 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,465 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage184,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,323 miles
PASS
Mileage175,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage168,727 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage162,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
PASS
Mileage156,295 miles
Since last MOT+9,579 miles
PASS
Mileage146,716 miles
Since last MOT+20,777 miles
PASS
Mileage125,939 miles
Since last MOT+19,835 miles
PASS
Mileage106,104 miles
Since last MOT+22,327 miles
PASS
Mileage83,777 miles
Since last MOT+23,884 miles
PASS
Mileage59,893 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 LXV
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 LXV

What car is NJ53 LXV?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 LXV?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 LXV was 206,348 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 LXV passed its MOT?

NJ53 LXV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jan 2019.

Is NJ53 LXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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