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NJ53 NLY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 48,954 miles on the clock, averaging 2,929 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 NLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,954
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
2,929

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,954 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,929
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ53 NLY 20k27k35k42k49k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage46,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage44,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage40,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage37,192 miles
Since last MOT+2,215 miles
PASS
Mileage34,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage32,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,176 miles
PASS
Mileage29,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage26,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage23,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,234 miles
PASS
Mileage20,305 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NJ53 NLY

What car is NJ53 NLY?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 NLY?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 NLY was 48,954 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 NLY passed its MOT?

NJ53 NLY has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2016.

Is NJ53 NLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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