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NV53 RMO

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Stockton, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 162,840 miles on the clock, averaging 9,567 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for NV53 RMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,567

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,840 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,866
Average per year9,567
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NV53 RMO 30k63k96k130k163k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage162,840 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage155,974 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,973 miles
Since last MOT+15,728 miles
PASS
Mileage140,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,245 miles
Since last MOT+12,600 miles
PASS
Mileage127,645 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,291 miles
PASS
Mileage119,282 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,281 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage111,413 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,388 miles
Since last MOT+10,188 miles
PASS
Mileage101,200 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage89,623 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,376 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage82,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,573 miles
PASS
Mileage79,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage73,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,649 miles
Since last MOT+9,759 miles
PASS
Mileage63,890 miles
Since last MOT+10,292 miles
PASS
Mileage53,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage47,943 miles
Since last MOT+18,195 miles
PASS
Mileage29,748 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 RMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNV — Stockton, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NV53 RMO

What car is NV53 RMO?

NV53 RMO is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Stockton in 2003.

What is the mileage of NV53 RMO?

The last recorded mileage for NV53 RMO was 162,840 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NV53 RMO passed its MOT?

NV53 RMO has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 14 Oct 2020.

Is NV53 RMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NV53 RMO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NV53 RMO?

NV53 RMO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.