Vehicle summary
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 79,857 miles on the clock, averaging 5,898 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 TBV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,857 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,898 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NJ53 TBV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NJ — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NJ53 TBV
What car is NJ53 TBV?
NJ53 TBV is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NJ53 TBV?
The last recorded mileage for NJ53 TBV was 79,857 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NJ53 TBV passed its MOT?
NJ53 TBV has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2017.
Is NJ53 TBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 TBV 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 TBV?
NJ53 TBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.