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NJ53 LYO

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 135,927 miles on the clock, averaging 7,382 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 LYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,382

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,927 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,412
Average per year7,382
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 LYO 41k65k89k112k136k '06'19'13

Check NJ53 LYO

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,927 miles
Since last MOT+14,412 miles
PASS
Mileage121,515 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,512 miles
Since last MOT+9,635 miles
PASS
Mileage111,877 miles
Since last MOT+9,516 miles
PASS
Mileage102,361 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,351 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,343 miles
Since last MOT+7,341 miles
PASS
Mileage95,002 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,903 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage85,538 miles
Since last MOT+11,648 miles
PASS
Mileage73,890 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,811 miles
Since last MOT+11,322 miles
PASS
Mileage62,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,418 miles
PASS
Mileage53,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage47,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,010 miles
PASS
Mileage41,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,122 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 LYO
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 LYO

What car is NJ53 LYO?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 LYO?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 LYO was 135,927 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 LYO passed its MOT?

NJ53 LYO has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 25 Oct 2019.

Is NJ53 LYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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