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CE53 HRL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 92,293 miles on the clock, averaging 4,563 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 HRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,293
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,563

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,293 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 HRL 32k47k62k77k92k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,293 miles
Since last MOT+2,047 miles
PASS
Mileage90,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage86,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage83,094 miles
Since last MOT+2,761 miles
PASS
Mileage80,333 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage77,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage73,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage68,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage61,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,547 miles
PASS
Mileage57,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage50,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage44,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage39,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage31,568 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 HRL

What car is CE53 HRL?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 HRL?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 HRL was 92,293 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 HRL passed its MOT?

CE53 HRL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2019.

Is CE53 HRL ULEZ compliant?

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

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