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YM53 ULJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 137,370 miles on the clock, averaging 7,962 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 ULJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,962

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 ULJ 18k48k78k108k137k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,370 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,309 miles
PASS
Mileage135,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,060 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage131,964 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,945 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage129,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,283 miles
PASS
Mileage124,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,012 miles
PASS
Mileage121,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,922 miles
Since last MOT+4,897 miles
PASS
Mileage117,025 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,023 miles
Since last MOT+10,993 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,030 miles
Since last MOT+10,868 miles
PASS
Mileage95,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,162 miles
Since last MOT+10,203 miles
PASS
Mileage84,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,959 miles
Since last MOT+11,367 miles
PASS
Mileage73,592 miles
Since last MOT+11,885 miles
PASS
Mileage61,707 miles
Since last MOT+12,125 miles
PASS
Mileage49,582 miles
Since last MOT+13,485 miles
PASS
Mileage36,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,097 miles
Since last MOT+18,010 miles
PASS
Mileage18,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,087 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 ULJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 ULJ

What car is YM53 ULJ?

YM53 ULJ is a blue Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 ULJ?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 ULJ was 137,370 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 ULJ passed its MOT?

YM53 ULJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2021.

Is YM53 ULJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM53 ULJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YM53 ULJ?

YM53 ULJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.