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FJ53 ODA

2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Diesel · 1689cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1689cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Diesel 1689cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 87,960 miles on the clock, averaging 6,195 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 ODA

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,195

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

Below average
Latest reading87,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-100,000
Average per year6,195
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 ODA 20k37k54k71k88k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,960 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,960 miles
Since last MOT+106,823 miles
PASS
Mileage81,137 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,134 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,924 miles
Since last MOT+106,039 miles
PASS
Mileage74,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage71,953 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,479 miles
PASS
Mileage68,472 miles
Since last MOT+8,378 miles
PASS
Mileage60,094 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,903 miles
Since last MOT+9,469 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,434 miles
Since last MOT+9,447 miles
PASS
Mileage40,987 miles
Since last MOT+5,358 miles
PASS
Mileage35,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,030 miles
PASS
Mileage32,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,159 miles
PASS
Mileage26,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage19,958 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ODA
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1689cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 ODA

What car is FJ53 ODA?

FJ53 ODA is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, diesel (1689cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 ODA?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 ODA was 87,960 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 ODA passed its MOT?

FJ53 ODA has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2017.

Is FJ53 ODA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 ODA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FJ53 ODA?

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