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EF53 BOU

2004 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1398cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
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 2004 Ford Fiesta Diesel 1398cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 167,276 miles on the clock, averaging 10,419 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 BOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,276
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
10,419

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,276 miles
Reading date
Miles last year63
Average per year10,419
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 BOU 53k81k110k139k167k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,276 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,213 miles
Since last MOT+1,954 miles
PASS
Mileage165,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage159,769 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage152,046 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,861 miles
PASS
Mileage144,171 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,165 miles
Since last MOT+8,063 miles
PASS
Mileage136,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,102 miles
Since last MOT+14,179 miles
PASS
Mileage121,923 miles
Since last MOT+14,749 miles
PASS
Mileage107,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,174 miles
Since last MOT+14,300 miles
PASS
Mileage92,874 miles
Since last MOT+16,170 miles
PASS
Mileage76,704 miles
Since last MOT+11,087 miles
PASS
Mileage65,617 miles
Since last MOT+13,093 miles
PASS
Mileage52,524 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 BOU

What car is EF53 BOU?

EF53 BOU is an blue Ford Fiesta, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF53 BOU?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 BOU was 167,276 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 BOU passed its MOT?

EF53 BOU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2018.

Is EF53 BOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 BOU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF53 BOU?

EF53 BOU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.