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NJ53 MXU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 89,973 miles on the clock, averaging 5,207 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 MXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,207

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 reading89,973 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,207
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 MXU 31k46k60k75k90k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,651 miles
PASS
Mileage88,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,985 miles
PASS
Mileage86,337 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage85,174 miles
Since last MOT+1,678 miles
PASS
Mileage83,496 miles
Since last MOT+1,859 miles
PASS
Mileage81,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,347 miles
PASS
Mileage79,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,290 miles
Since last MOT+8,808 miles
PASS
Mileage70,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,482 miles
Since last MOT+9,921 miles
PASS
Mileage60,561 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage50,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,947 miles
Since last MOT+8,736 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,211 miles
Since last MOT+11,186 miles
PASS
Mileage31,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,025 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 MXU
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 MXU

What car is NJ53 MXU?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 MXU?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 MXU was 89,973 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 MXU passed its MOT?

NJ53 MXU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2018.

Is NJ53 MXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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