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NL53 EVU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 214,210 miles on the clock, averaging 13,398 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 EVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,210
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,398

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,210 miles
Reading date
Miles last year565
Average per year13,398
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 EVU 74k109k144k179k214k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,210 miles
Since last MOT+565 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,645 miles
Since last MOT+21,400 miles
PASS
Mileage192,245 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
PASS
Mileage185,737 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage175,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,749 miles
PASS
Mileage168,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage166,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage163,043 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,038 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,931 miles
Since last MOT+25,069 miles
PASS
Mileage137,862 miles
Since last MOT+18,166 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,696 miles
Since last MOT+21,728 miles
PASS
Mileage97,968 miles
Since last MOT+24,321 miles
PASS
Mileage73,647 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 EVU
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 EVU

What car is NL53 EVU?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 EVU?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 EVU was 214,210 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 EVU passed its MOT?

NL53 EVU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2017.

Is NL53 EVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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