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BG53 EXC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 84,119 miles on the clock, averaging 4,186 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 BG53 EXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,119
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,186

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,119 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,186
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG53 EXC 13k31k48k66k84k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,119 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage77,025 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage71,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage65,320 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage59,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,900 miles
PASS
Mileage52,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage48,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage45,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage41,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,855 miles
PASS
Mileage37,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,633 miles
PASS
Mileage34,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,490 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage26,976 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
PASS
Mileage23,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,520 miles
PASS
Mileage21,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage18,593 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
PASS
Mileage15,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage12,642 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 EXC

What car is BG53 EXC?

BG53 EXC is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 EXC?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 EXC was 84,119 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 EXC passed its MOT?

BG53 EXC has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2023.

Is BG53 EXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 EXC 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 BG53 EXC?

BG53 EXC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.