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MJ53 JZL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 37,906 miles on the clock, averaging 1,584 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 MJ53 JZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
37,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,584

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading37,906 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year1,584
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 JZL 8k15k23k30k38k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage37,906 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage32,992 miles
Since last MOT+441 miles
PASS
Mileage32,551 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage32,006 miles
Since last MOT+393 miles
PASS
Mileage31,613 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage30,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage28,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,332 miles
PASS
Mileage26,617 miles
Since last MOT+1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage25,487 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage23,636 miles
Since last MOT+1,840 miles
PASS
Mileage21,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,796 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage19,886 miles
Since last MOT+1,598 miles
PASS
Mileage18,288 miles
Since last MOT+1,287 miles
PASS
Mileage17,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,745 miles
PASS
Mileage15,256 miles
Since last MOT+1,831 miles
PASS
Mileage13,425 miles
Since last MOT+2,289 miles
PASS
Mileage11,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage10,013 miles
Since last MOT+779 miles
PASS
Mileage9,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,234 miles
PASS
Mileage8,000 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 JZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
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 JZL

What car is MJ53 JZL?

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

What is the mileage of MJ53 JZL?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 JZL was 37,906 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 JZL passed its MOT?

MJ53 JZL has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.

Is MJ53 JZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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