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NL53 BMO

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 187,871 miles on the clock, averaging 12,955 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 BMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,871
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
12,955

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,871 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,225
Average per year12,955
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 BMO 58k90k123k155k188k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,871 miles
Since last MOT+8,225 miles
PASS
Mileage179,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage171,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,035 miles
Since last MOT+10,653 miles
PASS
Mileage160,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,382 miles
Since last MOT+16,439 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,943 miles
Since last MOT+18,330 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,613 miles
Since last MOT+14,655 miles
PASS
Mileage110,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,942 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,016 miles
Since last MOT+14,930 miles
PASS
Mileage85,086 miles
Since last MOT+12,827 miles
PASS
Mileage72,259 miles
Since last MOT+14,745 miles
PASS
Mileage57,514 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 BMO
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 BMO

What car is NL53 BMO?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 BMO?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 BMO was 187,871 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 BMO passed its MOT?

NL53 BMO has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2016.

Is NL53 BMO ULEZ compliant?

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

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