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NL53 FFP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 144,833 miles on the clock, averaging 11,364 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 FFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,833
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,364

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,833 miles
Reading date
Miles last year122
Average per year11,364
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 FFP 42k68k93k119k145k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,833 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage136,246 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage128,405 miles
Since last MOT+11,024 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,381 miles
Since last MOT+12,675 miles
PASS
Mileage104,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,706 miles
Since last MOT+12,604 miles
PASS
Mileage92,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,102 miles
Since last MOT+13,817 miles
PASS
Mileage78,285 miles
Since last MOT+15,677 miles
PASS
Mileage62,608 miles
Since last MOT+20,694 miles
PASS
Mileage41,914 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 FFP

What car is NL53 FFP?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 FFP?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 FFP was 144,833 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 FFP passed its MOT?

NL53 FFP has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2015.

Is NL53 FFP ULEZ compliant?

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

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