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NJ53 ORL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 136,972 miles on the clock, averaging 7,421 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 ORL

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,421

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 reading136,972 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,055
Average per year7,421
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 ORL 33k59k85k111k137k '06'20'14

Check NJ53 ORL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage136,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
PASS
Mileage134,917 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,915 miles
Since last MOT+6,019 miles
PASS
Mileage128,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage122,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,853 miles
Since last MOT+13,062 miles
PASS
Mileage109,791 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage103,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,293 miles
PASS
Mileage98,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
PASS
Mileage94,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage87,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage84,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,616 miles
PASS
Mileage77,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,128 miles
Since last MOT+20,925 miles
PASS
Mileage56,203 miles
Since last MOT+11,998 miles
PASS
Mileage44,205 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage33,108 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NJ53 ORL

What car is NJ53 ORL?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 ORL?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 ORL was 136,972 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 ORL passed its MOT?

NJ53 ORL has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 9 Sep 2020.

Is NJ53 ORL ULEZ compliant?

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

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