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CE53 ORJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 94,965 miles on the clock, averaging 5,195 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 CE53 ORJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,195

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 reading94,965 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,195
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE53 ORJ 22k40k58k77k95k '06'20'14

Check CE53 ORJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,279 miles
PASS
Mileage87,686 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage87,656 miles
Since last MOT+7,393 miles
PASS
Mileage80,263 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage72,640 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,187 miles
PASS
Mileage68,444 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage63,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage58,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage53,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,066 miles
PASS
Mileage49,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage45,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,800 miles
PASS
Mileage42,877 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage39,188 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage34,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage27,402 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,401 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,329 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage21,554 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 ORJ

What car is CE53 ORJ?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 ORJ?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 ORJ was 94,965 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 ORJ passed its MOT?

CE53 ORJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2020.

Is CE53 ORJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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