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NL53 EXZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 99,630 miles on the clock, averaging 3,821 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 EXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,630
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,821

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

Low mileage
Latest reading99,630 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,668
Average per year3,821
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 EXZ 28k46k64k82k100k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,630 miles
Since last MOT+20,668 miles
PASS
Mileage78,962 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage77,053 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage73,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage69,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,462 miles
PASS
Mileage67,096 miles
Since last MOT+665 miles
PASS
Mileage66,431 miles
Since last MOT+1,410 miles
PASS
Mileage65,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage62,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,159 miles
PASS
Mileage60,276 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage57,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,930 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
PASS
Mileage57,153 miles
Since last MOT+1,418 miles
PASS
Mileage55,735 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,106 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage52,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage49,306 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage45,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage33,428 miles
Since last MOT+5,702 miles
PASS
Mileage27,726 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 EXZ

What car is NL53 EXZ?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 EXZ?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 EXZ was 99,630 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 EXZ passed its MOT?

NL53 EXZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jul 2025.

Is NL53 EXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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