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NJ53 NBD

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 98,857 miles on the clock, averaging 6,987 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 NBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,857
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,987

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,857 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,592
Average per year6,987
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ53 NBD 29k46k64k81k99k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,857 miles
Since last MOT+9,592 miles
PASS
Mileage89,265 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage80,823 miles
Since last MOT+9,315 miles
PASS
Mileage71,508 miles
Since last MOT+6,834 miles
PASS
Mileage64,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage58,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage55,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage49,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,903 miles
PASS
Mileage44,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,551 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage35,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,363 miles
PASS
Mileage28,841 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 NBD
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 NBD

What car is NJ53 NBD?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 NBD?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 NBD was 98,857 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 NBD passed its MOT?

NJ53 NBD has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2016.

Is NJ53 NBD ULEZ compliant?

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

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