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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 156,959 miles on the clock, averaging 10,099 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL03 BUV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,959 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,099 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL03 BUV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About NL03 BUV
What car is NL03 BUV?
NL03 BUV is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL03 BUV?
The last recorded mileage for NL03 BUV was 156,959 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL03 BUV passed its MOT?
NL03 BUV has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Mar 2018.
Is NL03 BUV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL03 BUV 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 BUV?
NL03 BUV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.