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NJ53 NVL

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 121,165 miles on the clock, averaging 5,266 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 NVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,165
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,266

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

Below average
Latest reading121,165 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,266
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 NVL 35k56k78k100k121k '06'23'15

Check NJ53 NVL

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,491 miles
PASS
Mileage116,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage115,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,686 miles
PASS
Mileage113,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage110,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage107,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage102,684 miles
Since last MOT+4,620 miles
PASS
Mileage98,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage93,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage88,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage81,923 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage75,100 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage67,837 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage60,788 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage52,196 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage43,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage34,866 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 NVL
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 NVL

What car is NJ53 NVL?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 NVL?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 NVL was 121,165 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 NVL passed its MOT?

NJ53 NVL has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2023.

Is NJ53 NVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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