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NL03 EBV

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 109,116 miles on the clock, averaging 4,948 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 EBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,116
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,948

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,116 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,145
Average per year4,948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 EBV 23k44k66k88k109k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,145 miles
PASS
Mileage106,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,971 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage100,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,308 miles
PASS
Mileage90,560 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
PASS
Mileage86,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage83,910 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage80,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage74,562 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage70,954 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,072 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage61,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage56,299 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage51,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage47,949 miles
Since last MOT+6,064 miles
PASS
Mileage41,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,283 miles
PASS
Mileage33,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage28,358 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage22,763 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 EBV
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 EBV

What car is NL03 EBV?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 EBV?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 EBV was 109,116 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 EBV passed its MOT?

NL03 EBV has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2023.

Is NL03 EBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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