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AJ53 TZD

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 96,528 miles on the clock, averaging 5,092 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 TZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,528
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
5,092

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,528 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,092
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 TZD 25k43k61k79k97k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage91,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,626 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage87,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,058 miles
PASS
Mileage81,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,461 miles
PASS
Mileage73,565 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,564 miles
Since last MOT+9,200 miles
PASS
Mileage64,364 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage62,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage59,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage55,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage49,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,978 miles
PASS
Mileage44,607 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage40,041 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage32,312 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage31,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage25,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,471 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 TZD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 TZD

What car is AJ53 TZD?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 TZD?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 TZD was 96,528 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 TZD passed its MOT?

AJ53 TZD has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2020.

Is AJ53 TZD ULEZ compliant?

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

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