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NJ53 LZM

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 131,232 miles on the clock, averaging 6,971 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 LZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,971

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,971
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 LZM 37k60k84k108k131k '06'20'16

Check NJ53 LZM

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,232 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage123,699 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage115,086 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage107,859 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,858 miles
Since last MOT+9,322 miles
PASS
Mileage98,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,536 miles
Since last MOT+9,072 miles
PASS
Mileage89,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage80,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage74,485 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage68,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage64,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage59,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage54,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,299 miles
PASS
Mileage48,971 miles
Since last MOT+12,248 miles
PASS
Mileage36,723 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 LZM
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 LZM

What car is NJ53 LZM?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 LZM?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 LZM was 131,232 miles, recorded on 18 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 LZM passed its MOT?

NJ53 LZM has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2020.

Is NJ53 LZM ULEZ compliant?

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

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