Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 182,136 miles on the clock, averaging 8,685 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 WJL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,136 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,685 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 WJL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Orange |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 WJL
What car is BG53 WJL?
BG53 WJL is a orange Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 WJL?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 WJL was 182,136 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 WJL passed its MOT?
BG53 WJL has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2024.
Is BG53 WJL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 WJL 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 BG53 WJL?
BG53 WJL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.