Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 135,366 miles on the clock, averaging 8,595 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VHU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 135,366 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,906 |
| Average per year | 8,595 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 VHU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 VHU
What car is CE53 VHU?
CE53 VHU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 VHU?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 VHU was 135,366 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 VHU passed its MOT?
CE53 VHU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Aug 2019.
Is CE53 VHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 VHU 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 VHU?
CE53 VHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.