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NJ53 NXV

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 156,660 miles on the clock, averaging 8,704 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 NXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,704

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,531
Average per year8,704
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 NXV 34k65k96k126k157k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,660 miles
Since last MOT+4,531 miles
PASS
Mileage152,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,129 miles
Since last MOT+18,110 miles
PASS
Mileage134,019 miles
Since last MOT+12,801 miles
PASS
Mileage121,218 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,925 miles
PASS
Mileage113,263 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,260 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage106,248 miles
Since last MOT+9,045 miles
PASS
Mileage97,203 miles
Since last MOT+7,828 miles
PASS
Mileage89,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,857 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,127 miles
Since last MOT+34,378 miles
PASS
Mileage36,749 miles
PASS
Mileage56,019 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage45,202 miles
Since last MOT+10,851 miles
PASS
Mileage34,351 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 NXV
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 NXV

What car is NJ53 NXV?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 NXV?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 NXV was 156,660 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 NXV passed its MOT?

NJ53 NXV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2020.

Is NJ53 NXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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