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NL53 ERO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 101,062 miles on the clock, averaging 11,468 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 ERO

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,062
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,468

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 reading101,062 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,724
Average per year11,468
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 ERO 19k39k60k81k101k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,062 miles
Since last MOT+12,724 miles
PASS
Mileage88,338 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage82,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage78,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage74,175 miles
Since last MOT+16,102 miles
PASS
Mileage58,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,073 miles
Since last MOT+21,259 miles
PASS
Mileage36,814 miles
Since last MOT+17,978 miles
PASS
Mileage18,836 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 ERO

What car is NL53 ERO?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 ERO?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 ERO was 101,062 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 ERO passed its MOT?

NL53 ERO has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2013.

Is NL53 ERO ULEZ compliant?

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

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