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FJ53 CAE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 104,872 miles on the clock, averaging 4,105 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 CAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,105

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

Low mileage
Latest reading104,872 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,422
Average per year4,105
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 CAE 35k52k70k87k105k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage104,872 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage96,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage90,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage84,689 miles
Since last MOT+4,597 miles
PASS
Mileage80,092 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
PASS
Mileage75,684 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage69,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage64,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage60,587 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage56,778 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage54,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,400 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage50,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,660 miles
PASS
Mileage47,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,375 miles
PASS
Mileage45,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage43,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,909 miles
PASS
Mileage37,518 miles
Since last MOT+2,866 miles
PASS
Mileage34,652 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
PASS
Mileage34,526 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 CAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 CAE

What car is FJ53 CAE?

FJ53 CAE is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 CAE?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 CAE was 104,872 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 CAE passed its MOT?

FJ53 CAE has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 18 Oct 2023.

Is FJ53 CAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 CAE 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 FJ53 CAE?

FJ53 CAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.