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BG53 WVJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 103,206 miles on the clock, averaging 5,462 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 BG53 WVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,462

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 reading103,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,143
Average per year5,462
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 WVJ 26k46k65k84k103k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,206 miles
Since last MOT+13,143 miles
PASS
Mileage90,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,067 miles
PASS
Mileage81,996 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage78,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
PASS
Mileage76,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,108 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage71,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage67,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,338 miles
PASS
Mileage65,326 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,310 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage60,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,696 miles
PASS
Mileage54,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,693 miles
Since last MOT+5,806 miles
PASS
Mileage48,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage44,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage39,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage34,552 miles
Since last MOT+8,232 miles
PASS
Mileage26,320 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 WVJ

What car is BG53 WVJ?

BG53 WVJ is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 WVJ?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 WVJ was 103,206 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 WVJ passed its MOT?

BG53 WVJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2020.

Is BG53 WVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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