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NL53 BHU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 93,117 miles on the clock, averaging 6,224 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 BHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,224

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 reading93,117 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,155
Average per year6,224
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 BHU 34k49k63k78k93k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,962 miles
Since last MOT+6,572 miles
PASS
Mileage82,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,390 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
PASS
Mileage76,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,781 miles
Since last MOT+2,272 miles
PASS
Mileage69,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage61,884 miles
Since last MOT+8,880 miles
PASS
Mileage53,004 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,915 miles
Since last MOT+8,892 miles
PASS
Mileage44,023 miles
Since last MOT+10,281 miles
PASS
Mileage33,742 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 BHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 BHU

What car is NL53 BHU?

NL53 BHU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 BHU?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 BHU was 93,117 miles, recorded on 26 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 BHU passed its MOT?

NL53 BHU has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2016.

Is NL53 BHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 BHU 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 NL53 BHU?

NL53 BHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.