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FM53 LJX

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 105,421 miles on the clock, averaging 8,695 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for FM53 LJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
8,695

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year165
Average per year8,695
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM53 LJX 9k33k57k81k105k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,421 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,256 miles
Since last MOT+9,073 miles
PASS
Mileage96,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage93,002 miles
Since last MOT+15,650 miles
PASS
Mileage77,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,352 miles
Since last MOT+23,963 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,389 miles
Since last MOT+21,871 miles
PASS
Mileage31,518 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage28,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,872 miles
PASS
Mileage23,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage18,470 miles
Since last MOT+518 miles
PASS
Mileage17,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage15,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage8,598 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LJX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FM53 LJX

What car is FM53 LJX?

FM53 LJX is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM53 LJX?

The last recorded mileage for FM53 LJX was 105,421 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM53 LJX passed its MOT?

FM53 LJX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2018.

Is FM53 LJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM53 LJX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FM53 LJX?

FM53 LJX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.