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NL53 BKA

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 114,618 miles on the clock, averaging 5,741 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 BKA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,741

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,618 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year5,741
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 BKA 4k32k59k87k115k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,618 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage111,844 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage108,694 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,678 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage105,422 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,171 miles
PASS
Mileage101,234 miles
Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage98,212 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage96,593 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage93,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage90,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage87,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage84,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage81,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage76,424 miles
Since last MOT+11,329 miles
PASS
Mileage65,095 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage55,425 miles
Since last MOT+10,565 miles
PASS
Mileage44,860 miles
Since last MOT+9,297 miles
PASS
Mileage35,563 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,555 miles
Since last MOT+11,680 miles
PASS
Mileage23,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,171 miles
PASS
Mileage15,704 miles
Since last MOT+11,670 miles
PASS
Mileage4,034 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 BKA

What car is NL53 BKA?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 BKA?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 BKA was 114,618 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 BKA passed its MOT?

NL53 BKA has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2026.

Is NL53 BKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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