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NV53 VLX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Stockton, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 108,581 miles on the clock, averaging 5,158 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NV53 VLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,158

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,581 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,158
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NV53 VLX 43k60k76k92k109k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,581 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage100,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,314 miles
Since last MOT+9,926 miles
PASS
Mileage90,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage85,977 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage81,667 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,624 miles
Since last MOT+3,012 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage74,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage70,814 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage66,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,208 miles
PASS
Mileage60,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage54,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage50,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,931 miles
PASS
Mileage43,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,233 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 VLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNV — Stockton, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NV53 VLX

What car is NV53 VLX?

NV53 VLX is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Stockton in 2003.

What is the mileage of NV53 VLX?

The last recorded mileage for NV53 VLX was 108,581 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NV53 VLX passed its MOT?

NV53 VLX has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2019.

Is NV53 VLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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