Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 131,970 miles on the clock, averaging 9,694 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 HLU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,970 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,250 |
| Average per year | 9,694 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 HLU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 HLU
What car is BD53 HLU?
BD53 HLU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 HLU?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 HLU was 131,970 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 HLU passed its MOT?
BD53 HLU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2018.
Is BD53 HLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 HLU 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 BD53 HLU?
BD53 HLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.