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CE53 RSO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 153,392 miles on the clock, averaging 10,521 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 RSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,392
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,521

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,392 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 RSO 21k54k87k120k153k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,392 miles
Since last MOT+25,697 miles
PASS
Mileage127,695 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,679 miles
Since last MOT+6,662 miles
PASS
Mileage121,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,017 miles
Since last MOT+10,755 miles
PASS
Mileage110,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,262 miles
Since last MOT+12,312 miles
PASS
Mileage97,950 miles
Since last MOT+13,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,851 miles
Since last MOT+10,763 miles
PASS
Mileage74,088 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage57,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,622 miles
PASS
Mileage49,927 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,698 miles
PASS
Mileage39,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage36,454 miles
Since last MOT+8,290 miles
PASS
Mileage28,164 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage21,004 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 RSO

What car is CE53 RSO?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 RSO?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 RSO was 153,392 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 RSO passed its MOT?

CE53 RSO has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2019.

Is CE53 RSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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