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BF53 LHL

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 128,108 miles on the clock, averaging 12,744 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 BF53 LHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,744

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,108 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,744
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF53 LHL 27k52k78k103k128k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,108 miles
Since last MOT+13,553 miles
PASS
Mileage114,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,555 miles
Since last MOT+15,755 miles
PASS
Mileage98,800 miles
Since last MOT+2,629 miles
PASS
Mileage96,171 miles
Since last MOT+14,478 miles
PASS
Mileage81,693 miles
Since last MOT+15,754 miles
PASS
Mileage65,939 miles
Since last MOT+13,864 miles
PASS
Mileage52,075 miles
Since last MOT+13,025 miles
PASS
Mileage39,050 miles
Since last MOT+12,056 miles
PASS
Mileage26,994 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF53 LHL

What car is BF53 LHL?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 LHL?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 LHL was 128,108 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 LHL passed its MOT?

BF53 LHL has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2014.

Is BF53 LHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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