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MJ53 GSU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourOrange
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 128,696 miles on the clock, averaging 9,892 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 MJ53 GSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,696
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,892

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 reading128,696 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 GSU 21k48k75k102k129k '06'17'12

Check MJ53 GSU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage122,823 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,770 miles
Since last MOT+12,304 miles
PASS
Mileage110,466 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,557 miles
Since last MOT+15,491 miles
PASS
Mileage95,066 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,051 miles
Since last MOT+9,946 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,091 miles
PASS
Mileage83,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage79,580 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,577 miles
Since last MOT+14,828 miles
PASS
Mileage64,749 miles
Since last MOT+15,718 miles
PASS
Mileage49,031 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,001 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage38,333 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage28,913 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,675 miles
PASS
Mileage21,236 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 GSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 GSU

What car is MJ53 GSU?

MJ53 GSU is an orange Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 GSU?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 GSU was 128,696 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 GSU passed its MOT?

MJ53 GSU has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2017.

Is MJ53 GSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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