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BL53 CZE

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 49,428 miles on the clock, averaging 5,944 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 CZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,428
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,944

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading49,428 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,036
Average per year5,944
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL53 CZE 14k23k32k41k49k '06'12'10

Check BL53 CZE

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
PASS
Mileage43,392 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage38,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,388 miles
PASS
Mileage31,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,154 miles
PASS
Mileage24,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,457 miles
PASS
Mileage19,320 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage13,853 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 CZE

What car is BL53 CZE?

BL53 CZE is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL53 CZE?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 CZE was 49,428 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 CZE passed its MOT?

BL53 CZE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Nov 2012.

Is BL53 CZE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 CZE 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 BL53 CZE?

BL53 CZE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.