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BF53 LHP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGreen
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 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 85,663 miles on the clock, averaging 3,872 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 LHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,872

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,806
Average per year3,872
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 LHP 18k35k52k69k86k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,806 miles
PASS
Mileage82,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,857 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage80,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage78,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,546 miles
PASS
Mileage75,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
PASS
Mileage72,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,592 miles
Since last MOT+3,612 miles
PASS
Mileage68,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage64,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage60,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage56,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,471 miles
PASS
Mileage51,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,620 miles
PASS
Mileage47,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage42,656 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,464 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage34,717 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage30,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,290 miles
PASS
Mileage25,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage20,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,160 miles
PASS
Mileage17,905 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF53 LHP

What car is BF53 LHP?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 LHP?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 LHP was 85,663 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 LHP passed its MOT?

BF53 LHP has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2023.

Is BF53 LHP ULEZ compliant?

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

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