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BG53 FGZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlue
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 1399cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 125,183 miles on the clock, averaging 14,145 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 FGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
14,145

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,673
Average per year14,145
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG53 FGZ 40k61k83k104k125k '06'12'09

Check BG53 FGZ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,183 miles
Since last MOT+16,673 miles
PASS
Mileage108,510 miles
Since last MOT+13,284 miles
PASS
Mileage95,226 miles
Since last MOT+15,041 miles
PASS
Mileage80,185 miles
Since last MOT+16,909 miles
PASS
Mileage63,276 miles
Since last MOT+12,739 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,537 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage39,862 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FGZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 FGZ

What car is BG53 FGZ?

BG53 FGZ is a blue Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 FGZ?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 FGZ was 125,183 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 FGZ passed its MOT?

BG53 FGZ has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 25 Oct 2012.

Is BG53 FGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 FGZ 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 BG53 FGZ?

BG53 FGZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.