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MJ53 JZG

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 8 (47% pass rate). It has 125,728 miles on the clock, averaging 10,595 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 JZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,728
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,595

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 reading125,728 miles
Reading date
Miles last year91
Average per year10,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 JZG 45k65k85k106k126k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,728 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,637 miles
Since last MOT+12,597 miles
PASS
Mileage113,040 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,037 miles
Since last MOT+619 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,418 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,413 miles
Since last MOT+10,693 miles
PASS
Mileage101,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,720 miles
Since last MOT+16,616 miles
PASS
Mileage85,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,104 miles
Since last MOT+16,738 miles
PASS
Mileage68,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,366 miles
Since last MOT+14,794 miles
PASS
Mileage53,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,309 miles
PASS
Mileage45,263 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 JZG
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 JZG

What car is MJ53 JZG?

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

What is the mileage of MJ53 JZG?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 JZG was 125,728 miles, recorded on 23 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 JZG passed its MOT?

MJ53 JZG has had 15 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (7 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2014.

Is MJ53 JZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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