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NL03 BBE

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 131,736 miles on the clock, averaging 5,593 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 BBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,593

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,736 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,593
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 BBE 43k66k88k110k132k '06'22'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,736 miles
Since last MOT+3,450 miles
PASS
Mileage128,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage123,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage121,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage118,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage114,922 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,713 miles
PASS
Mileage109,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage103,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,045 miles
Since last MOT+11,009 miles
PASS
Mileage92,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,046 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,990 miles
Since last MOT+14,171 miles
PASS
Mileage67,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,819 miles
Since last MOT+24,389 miles
PASS
Mileage43,430 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 BBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 BBE

What car is NL03 BBE?

NL03 BBE is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL03 BBE?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 BBE was 131,736 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 BBE passed its MOT?

NL03 BBE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2022.

Is NL03 BBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL03 BBE 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 NL03 BBE?

NL03 BBE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.