Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 95,108 miles on the clock, averaging 6,215 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 FBE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,108 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,754 |
| Average per year | 6,215 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 FBE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 FBE
What car is NL53 FBE?
NL53 FBE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 FBE?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 FBE was 95,108 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 FBE passed its MOT?
NL53 FBE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 10 Jan 2017.
Is NL53 FBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 FBE 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 FBE?
NL53 FBE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.