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LR53 JBU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 108,991 miles on the clock, averaging 6,262 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 JBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,991
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,262

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,991 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,590
Average per year6,262
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 JBU 48k63k78k94k109k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,991 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage99,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,065 miles
PASS
Mileage89,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage82,333 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
PASS
Mileage74,554 miles
Since last MOT+6,415 miles
PASS
Mileage68,139 miles
Since last MOT+14,026 miles
PASS
Mileage54,113 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
Mileage47,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,730 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 JBU

What car is LR53 JBU?

LR53 JBU is an blue Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 JBU?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 JBU was 108,991 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 JBU passed its MOT?

LR53 JBU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2016.

Is LR53 JBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 JBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR53 JBU?

LR53 JBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.