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NJ53 OPA

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 118,802 miles on the clock, averaging 9,003 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 OPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,003

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,802 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,003
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 OPA 39k59k79k99k119k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,802 miles
Since last MOT+2,714 miles
PASS
Mileage116,088 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,687 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage100,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,800 miles
Since last MOT+11,711 miles
PASS
Mileage89,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,547 miles
PASS
Mileage81,542 miles
Since last MOT+8,130 miles
PASS
Mileage73,412 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,411 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage68,555 miles
Since last MOT+10,082 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,473 miles
Since last MOT+19,049 miles
PASS
Mileage39,424 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,423 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 OPA
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 OPA

What car is NJ53 OPA?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 OPA?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 OPA was 118,802 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 OPA passed its MOT?

NJ53 OPA has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2015.

Is NJ53 OPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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