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 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 104,413 miles on the clock, averaging 6,233 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 BFJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,413 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,327 |
| Average per year | 6,233 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 BFJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 BFJ
What car is SO53 BFJ?
SO53 BFJ is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 BFJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 BFJ was 104,413 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 BFJ passed its MOT?
SO53 BFJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 3 Dec 2021.
Is SO53 BFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 BFJ 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 SO53 BFJ?
SO53 BFJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.