Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
NL53 FXX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 39,626 miles on the clock, averaging 692 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 FXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
39,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
692

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading39,626 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,868
Average per year692
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 FXX 32k34k36k38k40k '07'18'13

Check NL53 FXX

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage39,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage31,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,758 miles
Since last MOT+10,917 miles
PASS
Mileage20,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,841 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,931 miles
PASS
Mileage18,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,902 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage17,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage11,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage7,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage7,276 miles
Since last MOT+2,971 miles
PASS
Mileage4,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage4,305 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage41,824 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage32,129 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Ford Focus often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Ford Focus Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Ford Focus

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

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

More NL53 F plates

Browse all NL53 F registrations from Newcastle.

About NL53 FXX

What car is NL53 FXX?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 FXX?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 FXX was 39,626 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 FXX passed its MOT?

NL53 FXX has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jan 2018.

Is NL53 FXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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