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EX03 TLJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 169,835 miles on the clock, averaging 8,735 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX03 TLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,835
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,735

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,835 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,599
Average per year8,735
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 TLJ 28k64k99k134k170k '06'22'16

Check EX03 TLJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage169,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage167,236 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,749 miles
PASS
Mileage163,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
PASS
Mileage157,555 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage152,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,987 miles
Since last MOT+5,993 miles
PASS
Mileage146,994 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage139,731 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage132,851 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage124,503 miles
Since last MOT+3,735 miles
PASS
Mileage120,768 miles
Since last MOT+13,995 miles
PASS
Mileage106,773 miles
Since last MOT+13,419 miles
PASS
Mileage93,354 miles
Since last MOT+13,185 miles
PASS
Mileage80,169 miles
Since last MOT+14,899 miles
PASS
Mileage65,270 miles
Since last MOT+15,315 miles
PASS
Mileage49,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,494 miles
PASS
Mileage42,461 miles
Since last MOT+9,350 miles
PASS
Mileage33,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage28,290 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 TLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 TLJ

What car is EX03 TLJ?

EX03 TLJ is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX03 TLJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 TLJ was 169,835 miles, recorded on 30 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 TLJ passed its MOT?

EX03 TLJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 30 May 2022.

Is EX03 TLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX03 TLJ 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 EX03 TLJ?

EX03 TLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.