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BG53 HCL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 73,641 miles on the clock, averaging 2,535 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 HCL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,535

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 reading73,641 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,535
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 HCL 25k37k49k62k74k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage68,028 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage64,426 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage62,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage59,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage57,466 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage55,615 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,674 miles
PASS
Mileage52,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,514 miles
PASS
Mileage50,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage45,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,029 miles
PASS
Mileage38,864 miles
Since last MOT+1,995 miles
PASS
Mileage36,869 miles
Since last MOT+1,173 miles
PASS
Mileage35,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,696 miles
Since last MOT+1,230 miles
PASS
Mileage34,466 miles
Since last MOT+1,638 miles
PASS
Mileage32,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,423 miles
PASS
Mileage30,405 miles
Since last MOT+961 miles
PASS
Mileage29,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,444 miles
Since last MOT+908 miles
PASS
Mileage28,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
PASS
Mileage27,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,935 miles
PASS
Mileage25,120 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 HCL

What car is BG53 HCL?

BG53 HCL is a black Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 HCL?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 HCL was 73,641 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 HCL passed its MOT?

BG53 HCL has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.

Is BG53 HCL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 HCL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG53 HCL?

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