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NJ53 OBT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 74,736 miles on the clock, averaging 3,356 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 OBT

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,356

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 reading74,736 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,356
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 OBT 27k39k51k63k75k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,736 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
PASS
Mileage74,538 miles
Since last MOT+511 miles
PASS
Mileage74,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,027 miles
Since last MOT+452 miles
PASS
Mileage73,575 miles
Since last MOT+498 miles
PASS
Mileage73,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,077 miles
Since last MOT+955 miles
PASS
Mileage72,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,198 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,063 miles
PASS
Mileage68,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage62,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,635 miles
PASS
Mileage55,116 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage47,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,706 miles
PASS
Mileage40,753 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage33,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage27,389 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
PASS
Mileage27,354 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NJ53 OBT

What car is NJ53 OBT?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 OBT?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 OBT was 74,736 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 OBT passed its MOT?

NJ53 OBT has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2021.

Is NJ53 OBT ULEZ compliant?

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

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