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PO53 BBJ

2003 Ford Dorchester · Petrol · 2982cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2982cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Dorchester Petrol 2982cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 82,282 miles on the clock, averaging 3,174 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PO53 BBJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,282
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,174

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,282 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year3,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO53 BBJ 21k37k52k67k82k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,282 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,269 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage80,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,551 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage79,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,086 miles
Since last MOT+1,234 miles
PASS
Mileage77,852 miles
Since last MOT+523 miles
PASS
Mileage77,329 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
PASS
Mileage77,177 miles
Since last MOT+883 miles
PASS
Mileage76,294 miles
Since last MOT+492 miles
PASS
Mileage75,802 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage72,173 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,988 miles
PASS
Mileage69,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage65,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,726 miles
PASS
Mileage60,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,086 miles
PASS
Mileage54,925 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage49,117 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,032 miles
PASS
Mileage42,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage36,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,445 miles
PASS
Mileage28,590 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage21,327 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2982cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PO53 BBJ

What car is PO53 BBJ?

PO53 BBJ is a black Ford Dorchester, petrol (2982cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PO53 BBJ?

The last recorded mileage for PO53 BBJ was 82,282 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO53 BBJ passed its MOT?

PO53 BBJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.

Is PO53 BBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO53 BBJ 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 PO53 BBJ?

PO53 BBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.