Vehicle summary
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 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 79,641 miles on the clock, averaging 5,839 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 BL53 CLU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,641 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,839 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 CLU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BL53 CLU
What car is BL53 CLU?
BL53 CLU is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BL53 CLU?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 CLU was 79,641 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 CLU passed its MOT?
BL53 CLU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2016.
Is BL53 CLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 CLU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BL53 CLU?
BL53 CLU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.