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EU53 HMJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 141,958 miles on the clock, averaging 10,011 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 HMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,958
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,011

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,958 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,909
Average per year10,011
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU53 HMJ 35k61k88k115k142k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,958 miles
Since last MOT+9,909 miles
PASS
Mileage132,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,571 miles
PASS
Mileage121,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,196 miles
PASS
Mileage113,282 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage106,452 miles
Since last MOT+608 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,844 miles
Since last MOT+16,296 miles
PASS
Mileage89,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,548 miles
Since last MOT+15,548 miles
PASS
Mileage74,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,000 miles
Since last MOT+10,685 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,315 miles
Since last MOT+9,146 miles
PASS
Mileage54,169 miles
Since last MOT+9,848 miles
PASS
Mileage44,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage37,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage34,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,537 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EU53 HMJ

What car is EU53 HMJ?

EU53 HMJ is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU53 HMJ?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 HMJ was 141,958 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 HMJ passed its MOT?

EU53 HMJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2017.

Is EU53 HMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 HMJ 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 EU53 HMJ?

EU53 HMJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.