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BV53 RKJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 136,488 miles on the clock, averaging 8,963 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 RKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,963

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,488 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,359
Average per year8,963
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 RKJ 29k56k83k110k136k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage136,488 miles
Since last MOT+20,359 miles
PASS
Mileage116,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage111,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage106,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage100,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,099 miles
PASS
Mileage95,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage90,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage84,593 miles
Since last MOT+7,133 miles
PASS
Mileage77,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,840 miles
PASS
Mileage69,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
PASS
Mileage60,233 miles
Since last MOT+15,370 miles
PASS
Mileage44,863 miles
Since last MOT+16,249 miles
PASS
Mileage28,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,614 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 RKJ

What car is BV53 RKJ?

BV53 RKJ is a blue Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 RKJ?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 RKJ was 136,488 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 RKJ passed its MOT?

BV53 RKJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 20 Sep 2018.

Is BV53 RKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 RKJ 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 BV53 RKJ?

BV53 RKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.