Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 128,487 miles on the clock, averaging 7,634 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 HBL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 128,487 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,248 |
| Average per year | 7,634 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 HBL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 HBL
What car is BG53 HBL?
BG53 HBL is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 HBL?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 HBL was 128,487 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 HBL passed its MOT?
BG53 HBL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2016.
Is BG53 HBL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 HBL 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 HBL?
BG53 HBL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.