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CE53 DHJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Green Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGreen
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 87,578 miles on the clock, averaging 4,269 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 DHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,269

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

Low mileage
Latest reading87,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,949
Average per year4,269
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE53 DHJ 19k36k53k70k88k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage82,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,335 miles
PASS
Mileage76,294 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage69,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage63,469 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,474 miles
PASS
Mileage60,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,981 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage58,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage55,956 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage53,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,654 miles
PASS
Mileage50,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,971 miles
PASS
Mileage47,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage44,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,490 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage40,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage36,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage31,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,040 miles
PASS
Mileage25,160 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage18,801 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 DHJ

What car is CE53 DHJ?

CE53 DHJ is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 DHJ?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 DHJ was 87,578 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 DHJ passed its MOT?

CE53 DHJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 25 Oct 2022.

Is CE53 DHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 DHJ 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 CE53 DHJ?

CE53 DHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.