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BF53 LDL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 112,708 miles on the clock, averaging 6,756 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 BF53 LDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,756

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 reading112,708 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,537
Average per year6,756
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 LDL 26k47k69k91k113k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage108,171 miles
Since last MOT+2,305 miles
PASS
Mileage105,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,516 miles
PASS
Mileage102,350 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,347 miles
Since last MOT+12,609 miles
PASS
Mileage89,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
PASS
Mileage82,638 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage77,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,224 miles
PASS
Mileage70,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage66,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,198 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage58,549 miles
Since last MOT+14,766 miles
PASS
Mileage43,783 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,774 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage37,912 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage29,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage25,687 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 LDL

What car is BF53 LDL?

BF53 LDL is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 LDL?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 LDL was 112,708 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 LDL passed its MOT?

BF53 LDL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jul 2019.

Is BF53 LDL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 LDL 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 BF53 LDL?

BF53 LDL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.