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NL53 TYO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 124,819 miles on the clock, averaging 8,049 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 TYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,819
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,049

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,819 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,838
Average per year8,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 TYO 40k61k82k104k125k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,838 miles
PASS
Mileage120,981 miles
Since last MOT+7,031 miles
PASS
Mileage113,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage108,063 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage101,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage97,440 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,439 miles
Since last MOT+7,132 miles
PASS
Mileage90,307 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,695 miles
PASS
Mileage87,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,610 miles
Since last MOT+10,393 miles
PASS
Mileage77,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,217 miles
Since last MOT+13,055 miles
PASS
Mileage64,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,162 miles
Since last MOT+12,602 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,560 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage39,889 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 TYO

What car is NL53 TYO?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 TYO?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 TYO was 124,819 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 TYO passed its MOT?

NL53 TYO has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2017.

Is NL53 TYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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