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GV53 NLJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 114,489 miles on the clock, averaging 6,961 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 GV53 NLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,961

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,961
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 NLJ 43k61k79k97k114k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,489 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,887 miles
PASS
Mileage112,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,601 miles
Since last MOT+1,964 miles
PASS
Mileage110,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage108,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
PASS
Mileage105,102 miles
Since last MOT+8,530 miles
PASS
Mileage96,572 miles
Since last MOT+11,784 miles
PASS
Mileage84,788 miles
Since last MOT+14,835 miles
PASS
Mileage69,953 miles
Since last MOT+17,582 miles
PASS
Mileage52,371 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage49,113 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage43,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,135 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 NLJ

What car is GV53 NLJ?

GV53 NLJ is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 NLJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 NLJ was 114,489 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 NLJ passed its MOT?

GV53 NLJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2017.

Is GV53 NLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 NLJ 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 GV53 NLJ?

GV53 NLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.