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BF53 LLA

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 97,114 miles on the clock, averaging 5,873 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 LLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,114
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,873

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 reading97,114 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,159
Average per year5,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 LLA 13k34k55k76k97k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,114 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage93,955 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage89,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
PASS
Mileage85,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,752 miles
Since last MOT+9,687 miles
PASS
Mileage76,065 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,932 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage65,317 miles
Since last MOT+7,071 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,897 miles
PASS
Mileage51,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,633 miles
PASS
Mileage43,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,675 miles
PASS
Mileage38,041 miles
Since last MOT+7,541 miles
PASS
Mileage30,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage25,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage22,400 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage17,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage13,114 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LLA
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 LLA

What car is BF53 LLA?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 LLA?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 LLA was 97,114 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 LLA passed its MOT?

BF53 LLA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2020.

Is BF53 LLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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