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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 82,606 miles on the clock, averaging 5,217 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 URU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 82,606 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,217 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 URU |
| 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 URU
What car is BD53 URU?
BD53 URU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 URU?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 URU was 82,606 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 URU passed its MOT?
BD53 URU has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2015.
Is BD53 URU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 URU 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 URU?
BD53 URU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.