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GU53 AAJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Brighton, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 79,977 miles on the clock, averaging 5,576 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 AAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,977
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
5,576

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,977 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,576
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 AAJ 18k34k49k65k80k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage74,514 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,505 miles
Since last MOT+8,973 miles
PASS
Mileage65,532 miles
Since last MOT+353 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
PASS
Mileage58,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage52,755 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage49,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
PASS
Mileage44,857 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage40,488 miles
Since last MOT+13,795 miles
PASS
Mileage26,693 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage24,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,975 miles
Since last MOT+6,657 miles
PASS
Mileage18,318 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 AAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 AAJ

What car is GU53 AAJ?

GU53 AAJ is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 AAJ?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 AAJ was 79,977 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 AAJ passed its MOT?

GU53 AAJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2017.

Is GU53 AAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 AAJ 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 GU53 AAJ?

GU53 AAJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.