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CE53 VHG

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 49,215 miles on the clock, averaging 2,426 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 VHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,215
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
2,426

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 reading49,215 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,728
Average per year2,426
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 VHG 18k25k33k41k49k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage49,215 miles
Since last MOT+1,728 miles
PASS
Mileage47,487 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage46,364 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage43,964 miles
Since last MOT+2,066 miles
PASS
Mileage41,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage39,883 miles
Since last MOT+2,755 miles
PASS
Mileage37,128 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage34,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage31,514 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage29,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,470 miles
PASS
Mileage26,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage23,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage21,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,781 miles
PASS
Mileage17,541 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VHG
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 VHG

What car is CE53 VHG?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 VHG?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 VHG was 49,215 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 VHG passed its MOT?

CE53 VHG has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 3 Oct 2019.

Is CE53 VHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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