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NL53 RAU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 82,399 miles on the clock, averaging 5,279 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 RAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,399
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,279

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

Below average
Latest reading82,399 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,279
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 RAU 29k43k56k69k82k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,399 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage75,216 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,315 miles
PASS
Mileage67,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage61,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage58,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage56,005 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,688 miles
PASS
Mileage51,306 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,305 miles
Since last MOT+3,220 miles
PASS
Mileage48,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage42,850 miles
Since last MOT+7,133 miles
PASS
Mileage35,717 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage29,372 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 RAU

What car is NL53 RAU?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 RAU?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 RAU was 82,399 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 RAU passed its MOT?

NL53 RAU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2016.

Is NL53 RAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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