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AJ53 OCB

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 105,778 miles on the clock, averaging 6,665 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 OCB

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,778
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,665

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

Below average
Latest reading105,778 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 OCB 28k48k67k86k106k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,778 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage94,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage86,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage81,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage77,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,282 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage73,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,766 miles
PASS
Mileage69,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,857 miles
PASS
Mileage63,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,402 miles
Since last MOT+12,349 miles
PASS
Mileage51,053 miles
Since last MOT+7,479 miles
PASS
Mileage43,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage35,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage28,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,487 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OCB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 OCB

What car is AJ53 OCB?

AJ53 OCB is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 OCB?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 OCB was 105,778 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 OCB passed its MOT?

AJ53 OCB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2018.

Is AJ53 OCB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 OCB 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 AJ53 OCB?

AJ53 OCB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.