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GU53 HWJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 108,867 miles on the clock, averaging 7,232 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 HWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,867
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,232

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 reading108,867 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,232
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 HWJ 24k45k67k88k109k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,867 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,857 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage105,610 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,605 miles
Since last MOT+13,189 miles
PASS
Mileage92,416 miles
Since last MOT+11,662 miles
PASS
Mileage80,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage74,047 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,045 miles
Since last MOT+11,326 miles
PASS
Mileage62,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage57,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,530 miles
PASS
Mileage51,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage47,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage39,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage33,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,887 miles
PASS
Mileage24,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HWJ
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 HWJ

What car is GU53 HWJ?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 HWJ?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 HWJ was 108,867 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 HWJ passed its MOT?

GU53 HWJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2018.

Is GU53 HWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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