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NJ53 LYR

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 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 145,083 miles on the clock, averaging 8,266 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 LYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,266

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,083 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,083
Average per year8,266
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 LYR 36k63k91k118k145k '06'20'14

Check NJ53 LYR

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,083 miles
PASS
Mileage144,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage140,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage130,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,060 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage120,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,732 miles
Since last MOT+20,700 miles
PASS
Mileage100,032 miles
Since last MOT+12,883 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,149 miles
PASS
Mileage764,151 miles
Since last MOT+691,877 miles
PASS
Mileage72,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,274 miles
Since last MOT+11,032 miles
PASS
Mileage61,242 miles
Since last MOT+11,108 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,134 miles
Since last MOT+14,065 miles
PASS
Mileage36,069 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 LYR
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 LYR

What car is NJ53 LYR?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 LYR?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 LYR was 145,083 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 LYR passed its MOT?

NJ53 LYR has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2020.

Is NJ53 LYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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