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NL53 FCO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 119,584 miles on the clock, averaging 5,066 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 FCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,066

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

Below average
Latest reading119,584 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,613
Average per year5,066
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 FCO 35k56k77k98k120k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage112,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,908 miles
PASS
Mileage104,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,063 miles
Since last MOT+771 miles
PASS
Mileage103,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,742 miles
PASS
Mileage97,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage91,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,592 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage84,777 miles
Since last MOT+6,581 miles
PASS
Mileage78,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage71,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage65,851 miles
Since last MOT+5,847 miles
PASS
Mileage60,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage54,962 miles
Since last MOT+4,813 miles
PASS
Mileage50,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage45,504 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage41,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,392 miles
PASS
Mileage39,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,604 miles
PASS
Mileage38,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,519 miles
PASS
Mileage36,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,970 miles
PASS
Mileage34,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,527 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 FCO
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 FCO

What car is NL53 FCO?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 FCO?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 FCO was 119,584 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 FCO passed its MOT?

NL53 FCO has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2023.

Is NL53 FCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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