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BN53 TLO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGreen
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 97,983 miles on the clock, averaging 5,505 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 BN53 TLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,983
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
5,505

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 reading97,983 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,744
Average per year5,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 TLO 48k61k73k86k98k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage93,239 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage90,288 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage86,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,053 miles
PASS
Mileage80,000 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage76,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,540 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage67,103 miles
Since last MOT+18,875 miles
PASS
Mileage48,228 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 TLO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 TLO

What car is BN53 TLO?

BN53 TLO is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN53 TLO?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 TLO was 97,983 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 TLO passed its MOT?

BN53 TLO has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2015.

Is BN53 TLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 TLO 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 BN53 TLO?

BN53 TLO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.