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CE53 DTY

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 61,231 miles on the clock, averaging 5,408 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 DTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,231
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,408

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 reading61,231 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,408
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE53 DTY 22k32k41k51k61k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage56,117 miles
Since last MOT+785 miles
PASS
Mileage55,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage48,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,207 miles
PASS
Mileage45,416 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage44,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,223 miles
PASS
Mileage41,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage38,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage34,658 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage27,863 miles
Since last MOT+6,251 miles
PASS
Mileage21,612 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DTY
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 DTY

What car is CE53 DTY?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 DTY?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 DTY was 61,231 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 DTY passed its MOT?

CE53 DTY has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2013.

Is CE53 DTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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