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BF53 GMX

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 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 176,549 miles on the clock, averaging 9,323 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 GMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,549
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,323

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,549 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,323
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 GMX 20k59k98k137k177k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage171,289 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,944 miles
PASS
Mileage166,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,262 miles
Since last MOT+1,529 miles
PASS
Mileage164,733 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage159,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage156,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage152,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,813 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage149,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,567 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage146,804 miles
FAIL
FAIL
Mileage129,367 miles
Since last MOT+22,652 miles
PASS
Mileage106,715 miles
Since last MOT+19,916 miles
PASS
Mileage86,799 miles
Since last MOT+21,147 miles
PASS
Mileage65,652 miles
Since last MOT+19,270 miles
PASS
Mileage46,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,382 miles
Since last MOT+21,348 miles
PASS
Mileage25,034 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage22,892 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage20,295 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GMX
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 GMX

What car is BF53 GMX?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 GMX?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 GMX was 176,549 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 GMX passed its MOT?

BF53 GMX has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2023.

Is BF53 GMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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