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MA53 VNJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 86,997 miles on the clock, averaging 4,683 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 VNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,683

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

Low mileage
Latest reading86,997 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,288
Average per year4,683
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 VNJ 38k50k63k75k87k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage81,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,663 miles
PASS
Mileage78,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage74,201 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage65,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,733 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage49,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,618 miles
PASS
Mileage45,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage43,476 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
PASS
Mileage43,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,163 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 VNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 VNJ

What car is MA53 VNJ?

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

What is the mileage of MA53 VNJ?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 VNJ was 86,997 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 VNJ passed its MOT?

MA53 VNJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2017.

Is MA53 VNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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