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NL03 VLG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 72,855 miles on the clock, averaging 4,200 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL03 VLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,200

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 reading72,855 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,724
Average per year4,200
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 VLG 21k34k47k60k73k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage70,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage67,039 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage63,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,434 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage58,957 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage54,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage49,826 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage46,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage39,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage33,237 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage27,953 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage20,748 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL03 VLG

What car is NL03 VLG?

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

What is the mileage of NL03 VLG?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 VLG was 72,855 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 VLG passed its MOT?

NL03 VLG has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2018.

Is NL03 VLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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