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NJ53 OBW

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 128,137 miles on the clock, averaging 7,595 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 OBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,595

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,137 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 OBW 86k96k107k118k128k '06'12'10

Check NJ53 OBW

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,137 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage118,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage114,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,665 miles
PASS
Mileage108,477 miles
Since last MOT+14,300 miles
PASS
Mileage94,177 miles
Since last MOT+8,483 miles
PASS
Mileage85,694 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 OBW
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 OBW

What car is NJ53 OBW?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 OBW?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 OBW was 128,137 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 OBW passed its MOT?

NJ53 OBW has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Apr 2012.

Is NJ53 OBW ULEZ compliant?

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

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