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EX53 JZU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 160,511 miles on the clock, averaging 9,926 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 JZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,511
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,926

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,511 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 JZU 17k53k89k125k161k '06'21'14

Check EX53 JZU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,511 miles
Since last MOT+14,618 miles
PASS
Mileage145,893 miles
Since last MOT+9,413 miles
PASS
Mileage136,480 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage130,871 miles
Since last MOT+10,665 miles
PASS
Mileage120,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage115,670 miles
Since last MOT+12,699 miles
PASS
Mileage102,971 miles
Since last MOT+13,725 miles
PASS
Mileage89,246 miles
Since last MOT+13,121 miles
PASS
Mileage76,125 miles
Since last MOT+12,074 miles
PASS
Mileage64,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,988 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,063 miles
Since last MOT+10,575 miles
PASS
Mileage44,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,208 miles
PASS
Mileage33,280 miles
Since last MOT+11,267 miles
PASS
Mileage22,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage17,147 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 JZU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 JZU

What car is EX53 JZU?

EX53 JZU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 JZU?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 JZU was 160,511 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 JZU passed its MOT?

EX53 JZU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2021.

Is EX53 JZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 JZU 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 EX53 JZU?

EX53 JZU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.