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NJ53 MVZ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 104,582 miles on the clock, averaging 9,574 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 MVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,574

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading104,582 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,574
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 MVZ 35k52k70k87k105k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
PASS
Mileage97,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,650 miles
PASS
Mileage90,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,605 miles
PASS
Mileage80,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage74,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,595 miles
Since last MOT+12,831 miles
PASS
Mileage61,764 miles
Since last MOT+14,609 miles
PASS
Mileage47,155 miles
Since last MOT+12,221 miles
PASS
Mileage34,934 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 MVZ
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 MVZ

What car is NJ53 MVZ?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 MVZ?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 MVZ was 104,582 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 MVZ passed its MOT?

NJ53 MVZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2014.

Is NJ53 MVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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