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NJ53 OTA

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 82,797 miles on the clock, averaging 4,990 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 OTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,990

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,797 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,990
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ53 OTA 47k56k65k74k83k '06'14'09

Check NJ53 OTA

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,797 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,531 miles
PASS
Mileage73,791 miles
Since last MOT+12,193 miles
PASS
Mileage61,598 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage57,430 miles
Since last MOT+6,591 miles
PASS
Mileage50,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage47,324 miles
Since last MOT+529 miles
PASS
Mileage46,795 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 OTA
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 OTA

What car is NJ53 OTA?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 OTA?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 OTA was 82,797 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 OTA passed its MOT?

NJ53 OTA has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2014.

Is NJ53 OTA ULEZ compliant?

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

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