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AX53 JBU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1398cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1398cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 173,192 miles on the clock, averaging 12,817 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AX53 JBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,817

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,192 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,063
Average per year12,817
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AX53 JBU 44k77k109k141k173k '06'16'10

Check AX53 JBU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,063 miles
PASS
Mileage163,129 miles
Since last MOT+11,981 miles
PASS
Mileage151,148 miles
Since last MOT+14,457 miles
PASS
Mileage136,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,148 miles
PASS
Mileage128,543 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,580 miles
PASS
Mileage116,920 miles
Since last MOT+14,404 miles
PASS
Mileage102,516 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,506 miles
Since last MOT+13,434 miles
PASS
Mileage89,072 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,801 miles
Since last MOT+20,144 miles
PASS
Mileage68,657 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,654 miles
Since last MOT+14,793 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,861 miles
Since last MOT+9,418 miles
PASS
Mileage44,443 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 JBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 JBU

What car is AX53 JBU?

AX53 JBU is an silver Ford Fiesta, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX53 JBU?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 JBU was 173,192 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 JBU passed its MOT?

AX53 JBU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2016.

Is AX53 JBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 JBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AX53 JBU?

AX53 JBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.