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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 123,427 miles on the clock, averaging 10,205 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 RTO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 123,427 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,033 |
| Average per year | 10,205 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 RTO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 RTO
What car is NL53 RTO?
NL53 RTO is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 RTO?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 RTO was 123,427 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 RTO passed its MOT?
NL53 RTO has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2015.
Is NL53 RTO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 RTO 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 RTO?
NL53 RTO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.