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NJ53 SLZ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 175,185 miles on the clock, averaging 11,079 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 SLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,079

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year110
Average per year11,079
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 SLZ 26k63k101k138k175k '06'19'13

Check NJ53 SLZ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,185 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,383 miles
PASS
Mileage168,692 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
PASS
Mileage161,390 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,248 miles
Since last MOT+11,749 miles
PASS
Mileage149,499 miles
Since last MOT+11,582 miles
PASS
Mileage137,917 miles
Since last MOT+264 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,653 miles
Since last MOT+11,221 miles
PASS
Mileage126,432 miles
PASS
Mileage400,328 miles
Since last MOT+299,759 miles
PASS
Mileage100,569 miles
Since last MOT+10,707 miles
PASS
Mileage89,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,483 miles
PASS
Mileage80,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,379 miles
Since last MOT+10,247 miles
PASS
Mileage70,132 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,425 miles
PASS
Mileage62,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,703 miles
Since last MOT+16,698 miles
PASS
Mileage46,005 miles
Since last MOT+16,098 miles
PASS
Mileage29,907 miles
Since last MOT+3,677 miles
PASS
Mileage26,230 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 SLZ
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 SLZ

What car is NJ53 SLZ?

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

What is the mileage of NJ53 SLZ?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 SLZ was 175,185 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 SLZ passed its MOT?

NJ53 SLZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2019.

Is NJ53 SLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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