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NL53 HWJ

2003 Ford Ranger · Diesel · 2499cc

Yellow Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2499cc
ColourYellow
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Ranger Diesel 2499cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 62,351 miles on the clock, averaging 5,083 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 HWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,083

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading62,351 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,949
Average per year5,083
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 HWJ 24k34k43k53k62k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,351 miles
Since last MOT+2,949 miles
PASS
Mileage59,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage55,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage50,271 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage44,677 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,362 miles
PASS
Mileage41,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage36,929 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,910 miles
Since last MOT+13,024 miles
PASS
Mileage23,886 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2499cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 HWJ

What car is NL53 HWJ?

NL53 HWJ is an yellow Ford Ranger, diesel (2499cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 HWJ?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 HWJ was 62,351 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 HWJ passed its MOT?

NL53 HWJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2014.

Is NL53 HWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 HWJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NL53 HWJ?

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