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 1388cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 186,726 miles on the clock, averaging 17,071 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 UBW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 186,726 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,216 |
| Average per year | 17,071 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 UBW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 UBW
What car is NL53 UBW?
NL53 UBW is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 UBW?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 UBW was 186,726 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 UBW passed its MOT?
NL53 UBW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2016.
Is NL53 UBW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 UBW 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 UBW?
NL53 UBW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.