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GF53 PLJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 113,884 miles on the clock, averaging 11,378 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 GF53 PLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,378

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading113,884 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,096
Average per year11,378
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF53 PLJ 29k50k71k93k114k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage113,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,788 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage97,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,574 miles
PASS
Mileage87,967 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,912 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage80,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,755 miles
Since last MOT+18,572 miles
PASS
Mileage62,183 miles
Since last MOT+19,160 miles
PASS
Mileage43,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage40,640 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
PASS
Mileage28,874 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 PLJ

What car is GF53 PLJ?

GF53 PLJ is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 PLJ?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 PLJ was 113,884 miles, recorded on 20 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 PLJ passed its MOT?

GF53 PLJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 20 May 2014.

Is GF53 PLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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