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CE53 RAU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 74,342 miles on the clock, averaging 12,292 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 RAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,342
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
12,292

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading74,342 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,235
Average per year12,292
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE53 RAU 28k39k51k63k74k '06'10'08

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,342 miles
Since last MOT+14,235 miles
PASS
Mileage60,107 miles
Since last MOT+19,542 miles
PASS
Mileage40,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage35,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage27,765 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 RAU

What car is CE53 RAU?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 RAU?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 RAU was 74,342 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 RAU passed its MOT?

CE53 RAU has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Jun 2010.

Is CE53 RAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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