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 1596cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 150,275 miles on the clock, averaging 6,764 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RE53 NLU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 150,275 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,764 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE53 NLU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RE53 NLU
What car is RE53 NLU?
RE53 NLU is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE53 NLU?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 NLU was 150,275 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 NLU passed its MOT?
RE53 NLU has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2023.
Is RE53 NLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 NLU 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 RE53 NLU?
RE53 NLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.