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NJ53 MVC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 40,267 miles on the clock, averaging 1,722 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 MVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,267
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
1,722

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,267 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,474
Average per year1,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 MVC 26k30k33k37k40k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage40,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage31,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage27,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,965 miles
PASS
Mileage16,048 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,039 miles
Since last MOT+8,223 miles
PASS
Mileage7,816 miles
PASS
Mileage41,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage37,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage31,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage26,318 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 MVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 MVC

What car is NJ53 MVC?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 MVC?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 MVC was 40,267 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 MVC passed its MOT?

NJ53 MVC has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 6 Jan 2015.

Is NJ53 MVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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