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NJ53 LZE

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 121,875 miles on the clock, averaging 8,334 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 LZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,334

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,875 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 LZE 48k66k85k103k122k '06'15'12

Check NJ53 LZE

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,875 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,870 miles
Since last MOT+11,672 miles
PASS
Mileage110,198 miles
Since last MOT+234 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage103,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,095 miles
Since last MOT+12,066 miles
PASS
Mileage91,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,029 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage82,367 miles
Since last MOT+9,025 miles
PASS
Mileage73,342 miles
Since last MOT+5,676 miles
PASS
Mileage67,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,161 miles
PASS
Mileage62,505 miles
Since last MOT+10,945 miles
PASS
Mileage51,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage47,536 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 LZE
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 LZE

What car is NJ53 LZE?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 LZE?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 LZE was 121,875 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 LZE passed its MOT?

NJ53 LZE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2015.

Is NJ53 LZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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