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AX53 HZU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 83,547 miles on the clock, averaging 5,856 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 AX53 HZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,856

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 reading83,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,338
Average per year5,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 HZU 19k35k51k67k84k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,547 miles
Since last MOT+12,338 miles
PASS
Mileage71,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,644 miles
PASS
Mileage61,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage49,040 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage41,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage36,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage33,744 miles
Since last MOT+1,693 miles
PASS
Mileage32,051 miles
Since last MOT+2,311 miles
PASS
Mileage29,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage25,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage19,220 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HZU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 HZU

What car is AX53 HZU?

AX53 HZU is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX53 HZU?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 HZU was 83,547 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 HZU passed its MOT?

AX53 HZU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2017.

Is AX53 HZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 HZU 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 AX53 HZU?

AX53 HZU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.