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MA53 UZJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 121,619 miles on the clock, averaging 9,183 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 MA53 UZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,183

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year9,183
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA53 UZJ 29k52k75k98k122k '06'16'13

Check MA53 UZJ

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,619 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,610 miles
Since last MOT+11,110 miles
PASS
Mileage110,500 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,494 miles
Since last MOT+11,264 miles
PASS
Mileage99,230 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,919 miles
PASS
Mileage91,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,300 miles
Since last MOT+9,019 miles
PASS
Mileage82,281 miles
Since last MOT+9,657 miles
PASS
Mileage72,624 miles
Since last MOT+13,641 miles
PASS
Mileage58,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage50,942 miles
Since last MOT+12,860 miles
PASS
Mileage38,082 miles
Since last MOT+9,113 miles
PASS
Mileage28,969 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 UZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 UZJ

What car is MA53 UZJ?

MA53 UZJ is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 UZJ?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 UZJ was 121,619 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 UZJ passed its MOT?

MA53 UZJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2016.

Is MA53 UZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 UZJ 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 MA53 UZJ?

MA53 UZJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.