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NL53 FFU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 151,456 miles on the clock, averaging 9,562 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 FFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,562

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,456 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,562
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 FFU 44k71k98k125k151k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,456 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage144,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage138,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,854 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage131,012 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,984 miles
Since last MOT+10,092 miles
PASS
Mileage120,892 miles
Since last MOT+9,774 miles
PASS
Mileage111,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage103,252 miles
Since last MOT+15,150 miles
PASS
Mileage88,102 miles
Since last MOT+10,973 miles
PASS
Mileage77,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,129 miles
Since last MOT+9,818 miles
PASS
Mileage67,311 miles
Since last MOT+12,683 miles
PASS
Mileage54,628 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
PASS
Mileage43,884 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 FFU
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 FFU

What car is NL53 FFU?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 FFU?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 FFU was 151,456 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 FFU passed its MOT?

NL53 FFU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2018.

Is NL53 FFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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