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MJ53 AFZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 60,212 miles on the clock, averaging 7,727 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 AFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,212
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
7,727

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading60,212 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,790
Average per year7,727
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ53 AFZ 21k31k41k51k60k '06'11'09

Check MJ53 AFZ

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage52,422 miles
Since last MOT+8,488 miles
PASS
Mileage43,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,371 miles
PASS
Mileage36,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage28,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage21,476 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 AFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 AFZ

What car is MJ53 AFZ?

MJ53 AFZ is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 AFZ?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 AFZ was 60,212 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 AFZ passed its MOT?

MJ53 AFZ has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2011.

Is MJ53 AFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 AFZ 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 MJ53 AFZ?

MJ53 AFZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.