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AP53 ARX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 95,414 miles on the clock, averaging 6,870 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 AP53 ARX

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,870

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,414 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,870
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP53 ARX 22k40k59k77k95k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,109 miles
PASS
Mileage90,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,305 miles
Since last MOT+9,245 miles
PASS
Mileage81,060 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage72,232 miles
Since last MOT+11,118 miles
PASS
Mileage61,114 miles
Since last MOT+9,137 miles
PASS
Mileage51,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,150 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,827 miles
Since last MOT+1,113 miles
PASS
Mileage47,714 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
PASS
Mileage47,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,119 miles
PASS
Mileage39,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,194 miles
Since last MOT+8,161 miles
PASS
Mileage31,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,924 miles
PASS
Mileage22,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,109 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AP53 ARX

What car is AP53 ARX?

AP53 ARX is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP53 ARX?

The last recorded mileage for AP53 ARX was 95,414 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP53 ARX passed its MOT?

AP53 ARX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2017.

Is AP53 ARX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 ARX 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 AP53 ARX?

AP53 ARX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.