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NL03 CGU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 132,944 miles on the clock, averaging 6,160 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 CGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,160

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,944 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,238
Average per year6,160
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 CGU 28k54k80k107k133k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,238 miles
PASS
Mileage130,706 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage126,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage123,751 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage120,478 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage117,099 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage112,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
Mileage105,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,806 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage102,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,723 miles
PASS
Mileage95,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,903 miles
PASS
Mileage85,160 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,999 miles
Since last MOT+8,032 miles
PASS
Mileage69,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,967 miles
Since last MOT+11,466 miles
PASS
Mileage58,501 miles
Since last MOT+11,272 miles
PASS
Mileage47,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
PASS
Mileage39,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage34,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,941 miles
PASS
Mileage27,919 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL03 CGU

What car is NL03 CGU?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 CGU?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 CGU was 132,944 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 CGU passed its MOT?

NL03 CGU has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2023.

Is NL03 CGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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