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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 157,844 miles on the clock, averaging 10,277 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 FEX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,844 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,524 |
| Average per year | 10,277 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 FEX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 FEX
What car is NL53 FEX?
NL53 FEX is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 FEX?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 FEX was 157,844 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 FEX passed its MOT?
NL53 FEX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 14 Oct 2019.
Is NL53 FEX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 FEX 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 FEX?
NL53 FEX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.