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BG53 WXA

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 70,789 miles on the clock, averaging 5,339 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 BG53 WXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,789
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,339

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 reading70,789 miles
Reading date
Miles last year406
Average per year5,339
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 WXA 28k39k49k60k71k '06'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,789 miles
Since last MOT+406 miles
PASS
Mileage70,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage67,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,686 miles
Since last MOT+6,386 miles
PASS
Mileage55,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage49,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage44,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,691 miles
PASS
Mileage36,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,848 miles
Since last MOT+8,672 miles
PASS
Mileage28,176 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WXA
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 WXA

What car is BG53 WXA?

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

What is the mileage of BG53 WXA?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 WXA was 70,789 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 WXA passed its MOT?

BG53 WXA has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2014.

Is BG53 WXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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