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CE53 NRO

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 116,718 miles on the clock, averaging 4,340 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 NRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,340

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 reading116,718 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,340
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 NRO 52k68k84k101k117k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage113,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage112,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage110,135 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,976 miles
Since last MOT+1,766 miles
PASS
Mileage108,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage105,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage98,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,687 miles
PASS
Mileage92,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,991 miles
PASS
Mileage88,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage84,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage79,512 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,504 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage75,227 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage68,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage62,100 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage58,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
PASS
Mileage52,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,146 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NRO
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 NRO

What car is CE53 NRO?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 NRO?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 NRO was 116,718 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 NRO passed its MOT?

CE53 NRO has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2021.

Is CE53 NRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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