Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 137,570 miles on the clock, averaging 6,375 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 BUF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,570 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 6,375 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 BUF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 BUF
What car is NL53 BUF?
NL53 BUF is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 BUF?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 BUF was 137,570 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 BUF passed its MOT?
NL53 BUF has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2020.
Is NL53 BUF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 BUF 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 BUF?
NL53 BUF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.