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NL53 RBX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 151,841 miles on the clock, averaging 8,166 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 RBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,166

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading151,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,825
Average per year8,166
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 RBX 30k61k91k121k152k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage147,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,016 miles
PASS
Mileage140,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage132,274 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
PASS
Mileage122,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage117,161 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage108,741 miles
Since last MOT+10,083 miles
PASS
Mileage98,658 miles
Since last MOT+17,989 miles
PASS
Mileage80,669 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,666 miles
PASS
Mileage75,000 miles
Since last MOT+9,401 miles
PASS
Mileage65,599 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,038 miles
PASS
Mileage57,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,560 miles
Since last MOT+11,384 miles
PASS
Mileage46,176 miles
Since last MOT+1,066 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
PASS
Mileage37,760 miles
Since last MOT+7,667 miles
PASS
Mileage30,093 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 RBX

What car is NL53 RBX?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 RBX?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 RBX was 151,841 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 RBX passed its MOT?

NL53 RBX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2021.

Is NL53 RBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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