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NL03 VLB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 113,276 miles on the clock, averaging 7,049 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 VLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,276
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
7,049

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

Below average
Latest reading113,276 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,859
Average per year7,049
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL03 VLB 28k49k70k92k113k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,276 miles
Since last MOT+8,859 miles
PASS
Mileage104,417 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage97,307 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,830 miles
PASS
Mileage90,473 miles
Since last MOT+7,055 miles
PASS
Mileage83,418 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage76,974 miles
FAIL
FAIL
Mileage76,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage70,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,984 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage63,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage56,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,805 miles
PASS
Mileage47,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,746 miles
PASS
Mileage39,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage34,739 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage27,690 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL03 VLB

What car is NL03 VLB?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 VLB?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 VLB was 113,276 miles, recorded on 1 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 VLB passed its MOT?

NL03 VLB has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2018.

Is NL03 VLB ULEZ compliant?

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

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