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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 118,666 miles on the clock, averaging 8,912 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 BUU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 118,666 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,329 |
| Average per year | 8,912 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 BUU |
| 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 BUU
What car is NL53 BUU?
NL53 BUU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 BUU?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 BUU was 118,666 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 BUU passed its MOT?
NL53 BUU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jun 2016.
Is NL53 BUU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 BUU 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 BUU?
NL53 BUU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.