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NL53 BYM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 84,461 miles on the clock, averaging 5,583 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 BYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,583

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,461 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 BYM 22k37k53k69k84k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,461 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage83,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage80,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage73,401 miles
Since last MOT+9,253 miles
PASS
Mileage64,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,919 miles
PASS
Mileage56,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,229 miles
Since last MOT+9,604 miles
PASS
Mileage46,625 miles
Since last MOT+9,059 miles
PASS
Mileage37,566 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage32,238 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage29,239 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
PASS
Mileage25,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,592 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 BYM

What car is NL53 BYM?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 BYM?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 BYM was 84,461 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 BYM passed its MOT?

NL53 BYM has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2017.

Is NL53 BYM ULEZ compliant?

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

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