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NL53 FBB

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 96,576 miles on the clock, averaging 5,201 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 FBB

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,201

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,782
Average per year5,201
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 FBB 24k42k60k78k97k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,576 miles
Since last MOT+11,782 miles
PASS
Mileage84,794 miles
Since last MOT+10,781 miles
PASS
Mileage74,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,640 miles
PASS
Mileage72,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage70,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,671 miles
PASS
Mileage61,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,213 miles
PASS
Mileage56,580 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage55,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,569 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage52,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage50,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage46,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage40,127 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage33,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage28,931 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage24,085 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 FBB
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 FBB

What car is NL53 FBB?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 FBB?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 FBB was 96,576 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 FBB passed its MOT?

NL53 FBB has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2020.

Is NL53 FBB ULEZ compliant?

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

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