Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
NL03 DRX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 104,421 miles on the clock, averaging 4,696 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 DRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,696

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,521
Average per year4,696
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 DRX 23k44k64k84k104k '06'23'15

Check NL03 DRX

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage104,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,521 miles
PASS
Mileage102,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage97,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage91,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
PASS
Mileage85,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage74,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage70,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,319 miles
PASS
Mileage66,349 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage62,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,921 miles
PASS
Mileage59,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage56,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage52,648 miles
Since last MOT+14,314 miles
PASS
Mileage38,334 miles
Since last MOT+14,914 miles
PASS
Mileage23,420 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Ford Focus often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Ford Focus Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Ford Focus

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

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

More NL03 D plates

Browse all NL03 D registrations from Newcastle.

About NL03 DRX

What car is NL03 DRX?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 DRX?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 DRX was 104,421 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 DRX passed its MOT?

NL03 DRX has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jul 2023.

Is NL03 DRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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