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 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 65,501 miles on the clock, averaging 5,253 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 OFD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 65,501 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,253 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 OFD |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BL53 OFD
What car is BL53 OFD?
BL53 OFD is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL53 OFD?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 OFD was 65,501 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 OFD passed its MOT?
BL53 OFD has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2017.
Is BL53 OFD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 OFD 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 OFD?
BL53 OFD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.