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NV53 UJU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Stockton, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 74,226 miles on the clock, averaging 3,731 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for NV53 UJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,731

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year769
Average per year3,731
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NV53 UJU 22k35k48k61k74k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,226 miles
Since last MOT+769 miles
PASS
Mileage73,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,457 miles
Since last MOT+549 miles
PASS
Mileage72,908 miles
Since last MOT+908 miles
PASS
Mileage72,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage70,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage67,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,106 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage62,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage59,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage53,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,993 miles
Since last MOT+7,569 miles
PASS
Mileage46,424 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage38,905 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
PASS
Mileage38,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage34,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage30,508 miles
Since last MOT+8,219 miles
PASS
Mileage22,289 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

RegistrationNV53 UJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNV — Stockton, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NV53 UJU

What car is NV53 UJU?

NV53 UJU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Stockton in 2003.

What is the mileage of NV53 UJU?

The last recorded mileage for NV53 UJU was 74,226 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NV53 UJU passed its MOT?

NV53 UJU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2020.

Is NV53 UJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NV53 UJU 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 NV53 UJU?

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