Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 12 (54% pass rate). It has 69,783 miles on the clock, averaging 3,691 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 RCZ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 69,783 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 3,691 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 RCZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 RCZ
What car is NL53 RCZ?
NL53 RCZ is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 RCZ?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 RCZ was 69,783 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 RCZ passed its MOT?
NL53 RCZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (14 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2019.
Is NL53 RCZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 RCZ 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 RCZ?
NL53 RCZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.