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NL53 TWE

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 102,650 miles on the clock, averaging 9,440 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 TWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,440

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading102,650 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,440
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 TWE 13k36k58k80k103k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,650 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,649 miles
Since last MOT+13,780 miles
PASS
Mileage88,869 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,842 miles
Since last MOT+13,642 miles
PASS
Mileage75,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,200 miles
Since last MOT+11,911 miles
PASS
Mileage63,289 miles
Since last MOT+11,710 miles
PASS
Mileage51,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage43,413 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
PASS
Mileage34,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,162 miles
PASS
Mileage26,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,856 miles
PASS
Mileage19,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,424 miles
PASS
Mileage13,499 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 TWE
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 TWE

What car is NL53 TWE?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 TWE?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 TWE was 102,650 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 TWE passed its MOT?

NL53 TWE has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2015.

Is NL53 TWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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