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BD53 FJO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 1388cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 87,088 miles on the clock, averaging 4,020 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 FJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,020

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,088 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,144
Average per year4,020
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 FJO 18k35k53k70k87k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage83,944 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,942 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
PASS
Mileage79,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage76,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
PASS
Mileage69,562 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage66,733 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage63,372 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage59,847 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage55,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,187 miles
PASS
Mileage52,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage50,053 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage48,120 miles
Since last MOT+1,683 miles
PASS
Mileage46,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,018 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,932 miles
PASS
Mileage36,487 miles
Since last MOT+9,689 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,798 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage18,132 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 FJO

What car is BD53 FJO?

BD53 FJO is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 FJO?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 FJO was 87,088 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 FJO passed its MOT?

BD53 FJO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 8 Feb 2024.

Is BD53 FJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 FJO 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 BD53 FJO?

BD53 FJO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.