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SO53 BJE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 98,748 miles on the clock, averaging 5,451 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 BJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,748
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,451

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

Below average
Latest reading98,748 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,634
Average per year5,451
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO53 BJE 24k43k61k80k99k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,748 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage88,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage83,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage79,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage77,851 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage76,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,721 miles
Since last MOT+5,195 miles
PASS
Mileage68,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage63,163 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage57,959 miles
Since last MOT+11,370 miles
PASS
Mileage46,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,589 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage43,587 miles
Since last MOT+12,186 miles
PASS
Mileage31,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,576 miles
PASS
Mileage23,825 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 BJE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 BJE

What car is SO53 BJE?

SO53 BJE is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO53 BJE?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 BJE was 98,748 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 BJE passed its MOT?

SO53 BJE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2020.

Is SO53 BJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 BJE 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 BJE?

SO53 BJE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.