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NJ53 OBV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 135,030 miles on the clock, averaging 10,310 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 OBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,030
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,310

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,030 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,538
Average per year10,310
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 OBV 30k56k83k109k135k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,030 miles
Since last MOT+9,538 miles
PASS
Mileage125,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,492 miles
Since last MOT+18,092 miles
PASS
Mileage107,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,400 miles
Since last MOT+13,423 miles
PASS
Mileage93,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,977 miles
Since last MOT+20,905 miles
PASS
Mileage73,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,072 miles
Since last MOT+21,717 miles
PASS
Mileage51,355 miles
Since last MOT+11,583 miles
PASS
Mileage39,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,772 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage37,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,042 miles
PASS
Mileage35,867 miles
Since last MOT+1,859 miles
PASS
Mileage34,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage30,025 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NJ53 OBV

What car is NJ53 OBV?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 OBV?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 OBV was 135,030 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 OBV passed its MOT?

NJ53 OBV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2017.

Is NJ53 OBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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