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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 173,004 miles on the clock, averaging 9,464 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 UUL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 173,004 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,330 |
| Average per year | 9,464 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 UUL |
| 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 UUL
What car is BD53 UUL?
BD53 UUL is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 UUL?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 UUL was 173,004 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 UUL passed its MOT?
BD53 UUL has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2019.
Is BD53 UUL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 UUL 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 UUL?
BD53 UUL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.