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NL03 BLJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 149,858 miles on the clock, averaging 8,146 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 BLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,146

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 reading149,858 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,146
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 BLJ 45k71k97k124k150k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,858 miles
Since last MOT+1,125 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,733 miles
Since last MOT+9,915 miles
PASS
Mileage138,818 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage136,038 miles
Since last MOT+52,028 miles
PASS
Mileage84,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage78,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage76,079 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage73,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,266 miles
PASS
Mileage69,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,707 miles
PASS
Mileage67,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,131 miles
PASS
Mileage65,075 miles
Since last MOT+2,330 miles
PASS
Mileage62,745 miles
Since last MOT+17,974 miles
PASS
Mileage44,771 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 BLJ
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 BLJ

What car is NL03 BLJ?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 BLJ?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 BLJ was 149,858 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 BLJ passed its MOT?

NL03 BLJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2019.

Is NL03 BLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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