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NJ53 NUM

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 53,445 miles on the clock, averaging 2,310 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 NUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,310

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,445 miles
Reading date
Miles last year392
Average per year2,310
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 NUM 26k33k40k47k53k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,445 miles
Since last MOT+392 miles
PASS
Mileage53,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,053 miles
Since last MOT+491 miles
PASS
Mileage52,562 miles
Since last MOT+647 miles
PASS
Mileage51,915 miles
Since last MOT+803 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,112 miles
Since last MOT+921 miles
PASS
Mileage50,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,092 miles
PASS
Mileage49,099 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage45,945 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage41,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,930 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage38,883 miles
Since last MOT+5,027 miles
PASS
Mileage33,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage30,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,553 miles
PASS
Mileage25,778 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 NUM
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 NUM

What car is NJ53 NUM?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 NUM?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 NUM was 53,445 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 NUM passed its MOT?

NJ53 NUM has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2018.

Is NJ53 NUM ULEZ compliant?

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

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