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CE53 DTN

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 74,070 miles on the clock, averaging 3,818 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 DTN

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,070
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,818

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,070 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,818
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE53 DTN 21k34k47k61k74k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,070 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,418 miles
PASS
Mileage71,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage68,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage63,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage58,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage55,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage51,155 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage46,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage40,908 miles
Since last MOT+4,210 miles
PASS
Mileage36,698 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage32,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage29,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage26,458 miles
Since last MOT+2,935 miles
PASS
Mileage23,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage20,682 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DTN
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 DTN

What car is CE53 DTN?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 DTN?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 DTN was 74,070 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 DTN passed its MOT?

CE53 DTN has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2020.

Is CE53 DTN ULEZ compliant?

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

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