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NL53 TZV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 1988cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 112,758 miles on the clock, averaging 8,611 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 TZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,611

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,758 miles
Reading date
Miles last year101,509
Average per year8,611
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 TZV 18k42k65k89k113k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,758 miles
Since last MOT+101,509 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,249 miles
PASS
Mileage109,966 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,513 miles
PASS
Mileage105,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage100,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,832 miles
Since last MOT+10,217 miles
PASS
Mileage90,615 miles
Since last MOT+14,044 miles
PASS
Mileage76,571 miles
Since last MOT+13,058 miles
PASS
Mileage63,513 miles
Since last MOT+10,438 miles
PASS
Mileage53,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage46,006 miles
Since last MOT+9,759 miles
PASS
Mileage36,247 miles
Since last MOT+10,311 miles
PASS
Mileage25,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage18,176 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 TZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 TZV

What car is NL53 TZV?

NL53 TZV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 TZV?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 TZV was 112,758 miles, recorded on 3 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 TZV passed its MOT?

NL53 TZV has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2017.

Is NL53 TZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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