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BF53 EJA

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 121,506 miles on the clock, averaging 5,606 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 EJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,606

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 reading121,506 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 EJA 30k53k76k99k122k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,862 miles
PASS
Mileage117,644 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage112,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,435 miles
Since last MOT+725 miles
PASS
Mileage111,710 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,700 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage104,012 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,006 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage97,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage91,150 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,039 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage82,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage76,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage71,372 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage66,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,534 miles
PASS
Mileage61,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage57,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,273 miles
PASS
Mileage53,172 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage52,325 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage46,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,807 miles
PASS
Mileage36,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage29,520 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 EJA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 EJA

What car is BF53 EJA?

BF53 EJA is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 EJA?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 EJA was 121,506 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 EJA passed its MOT?

BF53 EJA has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2023.

Is BF53 EJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 EJA 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 BF53 EJA?

BF53 EJA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.