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BD53 PWU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 98,940 miles on the clock, averaging 5,337 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 BD53 PWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,940
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,337

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,940 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,337
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 PWU 31k48k65k82k99k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage93,952 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage89,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,140 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage86,785 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage80,148 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage70,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,744 miles
Since last MOT+1,813 miles
PASS
Mileage69,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,272 miles
PASS
Mileage67,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage64,862 miles
Since last MOT+11,831 miles
PASS
Mileage53,031 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,028 miles
Since last MOT+2,053 miles
PASS
Mileage50,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage47,478 miles
Since last MOT+13,296 miles
PASS
Mileage34,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage31,234 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 PWU

What car is BD53 PWU?

BD53 PWU is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 PWU?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 PWU was 98,940 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 PWU passed its MOT?

BD53 PWU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2019.

Is BD53 PWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 PWU 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 PWU?

BD53 PWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.