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MK53 JHE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 143,016 miles on the clock, averaging 7,498 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 JHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,498

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year136
Average per year7,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 JHE 40k66k92k117k143k '06'20'13

Check MK53 JHE

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,016 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
PASS
Mileage142,880 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
PASS
Mileage142,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,783 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage137,539 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,528 miles
Since last MOT+10,506 miles
PASS
Mileage127,022 miles
Since last MOT+12,517 miles
PASS
Mileage114,505 miles
Since last MOT+8,779 miles
PASS
Mileage105,726 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage96,929 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,926 miles
Since last MOT+9,851 miles
PASS
Mileage87,075 miles
Since last MOT+14,145 miles
PASS
Mileage72,930 miles
Since last MOT+14,625 miles
PASS
Mileage58,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage53,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,081 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage43,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
PASS
Mileage40,185 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 JHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 JHE

What car is MK53 JHE?

MK53 JHE is an black Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 JHE?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 JHE was 143,016 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 JHE passed its MOT?

MK53 JHE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2020.

Is MK53 JHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 JHE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MK53 JHE?

MK53 JHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.