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PE53 JZA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 106,747 miles on the clock, averaging 4,678 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 PE53 JZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,747
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,678

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,747 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,678
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 JZA 28k48k67k87k107k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,747 miles
Since last MOT+7,616 miles
PASS
Mileage99,131 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,103 miles
Since last MOT+5,709 miles
PASS
Mileage93,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage88,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage83,849 miles
Since last MOT+1,238 miles
PASS
Mileage82,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,611 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage80,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
PASS
Mileage79,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage78,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,299 miles
PASS
Mileage76,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,409 miles
PASS
Mileage72,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage68,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage62,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage61,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,340 miles
Since last MOT+8,632 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,708 miles
Since last MOT+8,758 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,950 miles
Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
Mileage35,926 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,836 miles
PASS
Mileage28,042 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 JZA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 JZA

What car is PE53 JZA?

PE53 JZA is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 JZA?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 JZA was 106,747 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 JZA passed its MOT?

PE53 JZA has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2023.

Is PE53 JZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 JZA 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 PE53 JZA?

PE53 JZA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.