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NJ53 NHC

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 131,091 miles on the clock, averaging 10,070 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 NHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,070

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,091 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year10,070
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 NHC 34k59k83k107k131k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,091 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,075 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage121,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,140 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage112,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,462 miles
Since last MOT+14,724 miles
PASS
Mileage97,738 miles
Since last MOT+11,428 miles
PASS
Mileage86,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage83,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,210 miles
PASS
Mileage75,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,172 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage66,194 miles
Since last MOT+11,571 miles
PASS
Mileage54,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,623 miles
Since last MOT+10,945 miles
PASS
Mileage43,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,678 miles
Since last MOT+9,277 miles
PASS
Mileage34,401 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 NHC
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 NHC

What car is NJ53 NHC?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 NHC?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 NHC was 131,091 miles, recorded on 27 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 NHC passed its MOT?

NJ53 NHC has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2016.

Is NJ53 NHC ULEZ compliant?

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

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