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NJ53 OEL

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 137,387 miles on the clock, averaging 7,743 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 OEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,743

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,387 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,351
Average per year7,743
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ53 OEL 38k62k87k112k137k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage137,387 miles
Since last MOT+11,351 miles
PASS
Mileage126,036 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
PASS
Mileage121,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,628 miles
PASS
Mileage116,250 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,248 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage110,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
PASS
Mileage105,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,889 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,661 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage79,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage72,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage64,418 miles
Since last MOT+8,909 miles
PASS
Mileage55,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,631 miles
PASS
Mileage46,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,341 miles
PASS
Mileage37,537 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 OEL
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 OEL

What car is NJ53 OEL?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 OEL?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 OEL was 137,387 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 OEL passed its MOT?

NJ53 OEL has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 14 Oct 2019.

Is NJ53 OEL ULEZ compliant?

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

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