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YR53 LJZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 84,079 miles on the clock, averaging 7,882 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for YR53 LJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,079
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,882

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading84,079 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,882
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR53 LJZ 25k39k54k69k84k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,079 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,078 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,217 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage65,185 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage58,742 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,741 miles
Since last MOT+9,268 miles
PASS
Mileage49,473 miles
Since last MOT+9,691 miles
PASS
Mileage39,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage31,668 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage24,555 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 LJZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YR53 LJZ

What car is YR53 LJZ?

YR53 LJZ is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YR53 LJZ?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 LJZ was 84,079 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 LJZ passed its MOT?

YR53 LJZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2014.

Is YR53 LJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 LJZ 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 YR53 LJZ?

YR53 LJZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.