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GF53 BJO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 1242cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 125,139 miles on the clock, averaging 6,860 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 BJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,860

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 reading125,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 BJO 29k53k77k101k125k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,139 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,136 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage124,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,615 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage117,420 miles
Since last MOT+12,521 miles
PASS
Mileage104,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
PASS
Mileage97,612 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage89,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,861 miles
Since last MOT+12,076 miles
PASS
Mileage77,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,926 miles
PASS
Mileage66,859 miles
Since last MOT+10,300 miles
PASS
Mileage56,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage54,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage48,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,695 miles
PASS
Mileage44,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage37,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,815 miles
PASS
Mileage32,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage28,647 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 BJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 BJO

What car is GF53 BJO?

GF53 BJO is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 BJO?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 BJO was 125,139 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 BJO passed its MOT?

GF53 BJO has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2020.

Is GF53 BJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 BJO 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 GF53 BJO?

GF53 BJO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.