Vehicle summary
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 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 143,164 miles on the clock, averaging 10,351 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 ML53 UZJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 143,164 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,733 |
| Average per year | 10,351 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 UZJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 UZJ
What car is ML53 UZJ?
ML53 UZJ is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of ML53 UZJ?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 UZJ was 143,164 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 UZJ passed its MOT?
ML53 UZJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jan 2018.
Is ML53 UZJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 UZJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ML53 UZJ?
ML53 UZJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.