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CE53 BVV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 96,893 miles on the clock, averaging 5,470 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 CE53 BVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,893
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,470

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 reading96,893 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,189
Average per year5,470
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 BVV 18k38k58k77k97k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,893 miles
Since last MOT+11,189 miles
PASS
Mileage85,704 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage79,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,094 miles
Since last MOT+1,700 miles
PASS
Mileage77,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,001 miles
PASS
Mileage75,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage73,048 miles
Since last MOT+3,255 miles
PASS
Mileage69,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage62,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
PASS
Mileage54,984 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage47,758 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage41,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,905 miles
PASS
Mileage34,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage28,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage23,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
PASS
Mileage18,473 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BVV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 BVV

What car is CE53 BVV?

CE53 BVV is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 BVV?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 BVV was 96,893 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 BVV passed its MOT?

CE53 BVV has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2021.

Is CE53 BVV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 BVV 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 CE53 BVV?

CE53 BVV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.